Chateau Haut Bailly 2024

Professional reviews

Jancis Robinson (16.50)

Ripe, round and tender with supple fruit and fine, integrated tannins. Freshness as well. More charm than power this year. Corresponds to the vintage. Approachable earlier.

Vinous (95)

93-95
The 2024 Haut-Bailly was picked from September 25 to October 4 and matured in 50% new oak, possibly with a shorter élevage. As usual, it deserves patience at this stage as it gradually opens and coheres with aeration. This has a perfumed bouquet built around redcurrant, cranberry and wild strawberry fruit. It's quite floral in style with finely delineated touches of freshly-rolled tobacco and wilted rose petal. The palate is creamy on the entry and velvety in texture, with finely chiseled, lace-like tannins. It is very well balanced with one of the few sensual vintages that you will find from this year. This will be much earlier drinking than other vintages, but that does not detract from what will be one of the most pleasurable 2024s to drink.

Falstaff (95)

Strong ruby, purple reflections, subtle ochre rim brightening. Nuances of blackberry and cassis, a hint of plum, tobacco-like herbal savouriness, candied orange zest. Juicy, elegant, ripe heart cherry, finesse-rich acidity, mineral, extra-sweet and delicate on the finish, sure maturity and certain ageing potential, already very harmonious.