Chateau Haut Bailly 2002

WEINWISSER: "Dunkles, sattes Rubin-Purpur. Nobles, klassisches Bouquet, Zedernduft und Pflaumenaromatik, typisch für das Weingut, an der Luft zulegend. Im Gaumen viel Souplesse, wunderschön ausgeglichen, Charme im veloursartigen Extrakt zeigend, ausgeglichene Adstringenz, nachhaltiges Finale, schwarzenKirschen, dunkle Edelhölzer, wieder zu den ganz Grossen der Appellation gehörend."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "An elegant, dark ruby/purple-tinged effort displaying notes of tobacco smoke intermixed with sweet currant, cherry, and some toast, this medium-bodied wine has the hallmark purity married graciously with nicely concentrated fruit. The tannins are sweet but present and give definition to this well-made Pessac-Leognan. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2016."