+++ No grouping of lots. Each lots ships individually +++ 1 x Bottle of 2009 Château Haut-Bailly Grand Cru Classé - Pessac-Leognan, France. Almost perfect bottle of the highly acclaimed 2009 Haut-Bailly which is becoming hard to find. Textbook HB ready to drink but has still plenty of life left to evolve. Really good fill levels the label is slightly stained not affecting at all the wine. From our private stock collection - Kept in our controlled temperature cellar in pristine conditions. About Château Haut-Bailly 2009 --------------------------------- The rather dry and cold winter delayed budburst by a fortnight, the Merlot and Cabernet flowered at the same time, around May 30th. The great weather conditions in the summer were perfect for the ripening of the grapes and continued through to September, during which warm days were generally followed by cool nights. These conditions particularly favoured the concentration of flavours and the accumulation of pigments. The grapes were sweet, richly coloured, and fruity, in proportions similar to the greatest vintages. The wines’ structure is characterized by a succulent texture and a very pure expression of ripe fruit resulting, in particular, from the alcoholic fermentation process, during which temperatures were kept at around 26° Celsius. The structure presents a remarkable harmonious balance. The Merlots are superb while the Cabernets are powerful but incredibly creamy: these are real thoroughbreds. 2009 is an exceptional vintage. Alcohol: 13%.5 vol. The blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon - 37% Merlot - 3% Cabernet Franc. Tasting Notes ------------- 100 Points Robert Parker (2015) The wines’ structure is characterized by a succulent texture and a very pure expression of ripe fruit resulting, in particular, from the alcoholic fermentation process, during which temperatures were kept at around 26° Celsius. The structure presents a remarkable harmonious balance. The Merlots are superb while the Cabernets are powerful but incredibly creamy: these are real thoroughbreds. 2009 is an exceptional vintage. 100 Points Jeb Dunnuck (2023) Leading off a duo of truly legendary beauties, the 2009 Château Haut-Bailly possesses that rare mix of opulence and elegance that's the hallmark of all truly great wines. Incredible notes of sweet red and black fruit, flowery incense, mint, smoked tobacco, and assorted spices give way to a full-bodied, layered, weightless 2009 with velvety tannins and a magical finish. This is pure Bordeaux magic that I wish every reader could taste. It's also been incredibly consistent for me, and this has consistently topped out my scale every time I'm lucky enough to drink a bottle. Shipping is from EU MAINLAND in certified protective cardbox.