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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2025 Haut-Bailly is fabulous. Here, too, the purity of the fruit is remarkable. Dried herbs, crushed flowers, blood orange, pomegranate, mint and star anise give the 2025 a gorgeous and palpable sense of exoticism. The 2025 impresses with its elegance and finesse. Floral and savory overtones linger on the clean, supremely polished finish. Very fine. 04/2026

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2025 Haut-Bailly was picked between September 4 and 22 at 26.6 hl/ha, raised in 50% new oak. Similar to elsewhere this year, I found a distinct difference between the Grand and Deuxième Vins, this possessing greater delineation and complexity. A mixture of brambly red fruit, briar, a touch of cassis and orange rind that is beautifully delineated. The palate is exquisite: very fine tannins, tangible minéralité, very cohesive and focused, with a very complex, peppery finish that goes on and on and on. Svelte, harmonious and tender, this ranks amongst the best vintages from Haut-Bailly in recent years. 05/2026

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Checking in as a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2025 Château Haut-Bailly is a sensational Haut-Bailly all about finesse and elegance. Ripe black cherries, currants, smoky tobacco, violets, spice, and flowers all define the bouquet, and on the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with a pure, graceful mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, and a very long, elegant finish. It's not a blockbuster, but it's exactly what this terroir yields with its complex, nuanced, layered, graceful style. You should buy this. 05/2026

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur rouge sombre, intense. Nez très aromatique, fin, pur, accompagné d'une touche de cuir mouillé. Il gagne de la complexité à l'agitation du verre. Nuances de réglisse et de cerise. Ultra minutieux en entrée de bouche, avec une incroyable grâce dans le toucher, le vin avance lentement, ample, complet et juteux, offrant une sensation mystérieuse de puissance délicate. Grande finale subtile, avec beaucoup de goût et des tanins sans tanin. Ensemble ravissant. Assemblage : 55 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 36 % Merlot, 5 % Cabernet Franc, 4 % Petit Verdot. Degré d'alcool : 13°3 - pH : 3,67. 3 % de vin de presse. Vendanges : du 4 au 22 septembre 04/2026

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James Suckling

James Suckling

A beautiful fruit to this delicate and refined wine. The tannins are perfectly integrated into the wine and almost give it a pinot texture. The finest silk. It’s medium-bodied with precise and focused fruit and an endless finish. The exceptional harmony of this young wine makes you want to drink it. 55% cabernet sauvignon, 36% merlot, 5% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot. 13.3% alcohol. pH 3.67. 04/2026