Super slow and steady expansion as it goes through the palate, this absolutely makes you smile and is right up at the top of my expectations for how Haut-Bailly would perform in this often-conflicting vintage. Beautiful, crushed rose petals, wet stones, iris flowers, squid ink, shows finesse but also generosity, a wine with so many dimensions and layers to experience. Sit back, give it a good 6 to 8 years in bottle, then get ready to celebrate. 55% in first wine, 50% new oak, 3.6ph. harvest September 4 to 22. - 98 to 100 Points - Jane Anson

Deep, floral, violets, cherries, fresh herbs, cool blackberries, mineral undertones; fruity on the attack, then builds on the mid-palate into an impressive wine that combines structure, texture, and perfectly ripe fruit, the tannins are of the highest quality, the acidity keeps it fresh, the wine hovers on the tongue; salty, finessed and of great elegance on the finish. This Haut-Bailly is among the best ever produced here and is virtually the quintessence of classicism and new climatic conditions. (Drink from 2030 to 2065) - 98 to 100 Points - Adrian Van Velsen

Lovely floral aromatics with an abundance of rose petals. Supple and so smooth, silky tannins and really vibrant red cherry fruit. Quite a brilliant and energetic style. Plump but juicy with acidity that gives a clear backbone and drive. I love the slightly fuller expression, it’s not lacking in depth or attitude and fills the mouth with a fleshy grip yet still lifted, bright and so cool. Impressive. Haut Bailly has been one of the more delicate wines in recent vintages and this is a little more upfront, lively and characterful and I love it for that – while still keeping elegance and refinement. Ripe, punchy, bright, forward. A great success. 4% Petit Verdot completes the blend. - 98 to 100 Points.

The nose offers fresh, sapid fruit that makes you want to dive right in – elegant blue fruit, rose, tulip, tuberose. The texture on the palate is exquisite, almost regal, somewhere between cashmere, mohair, and brushed silk – the softest thing that has ever graced your tongue. Chiseled precision, enough to drive you wild. The freshness lingers, sapid and floral, on top of perfectly ripe fruit. A soothing energy and a delicious, saline finish. - Ella Lister