CRITIC REVIEWS
Neal Martin
The 2014 Haut-Bailly is very composed on the nose. It's pretty tertiary, but there is sufficient fruit to back that up, and it feels much more natural than its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, well-balanced, and unapologetically classic in style, but unlike many of its peers, there is no austerity or dryness. This is a polished 2014 that should mature well in bottle. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting.
Neal Martin
The 2014 Haut Bailly has a charming, quite intense bouquet with layers of blackberry, raspberry coulis, black olive and melted tar scents that soar from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, well-judged acidity, harmonious and focused with superb density and precision towards the finish. This is a classy number and alongside Domaine de Chevalier, it is one of the standouts from the appellation in this vintage.
JancisRobinson.com
66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot. Garnet hue, lighter at the rim. Lively and fresh but still a little closed. Sound, medium-bodied weight and the tannins are finely honed. Oak sticks out a little but I will give it the benefit of the doubt and a little more time. (JL)