Haut-Bailly II, Pessac-Léognan - 2019

Viticulture

Ex Parde de Haut-Bailly, II de Haut-Bailly is the second wine of the Château of the same name. An ancient property located on the outskirts of Bordeaux, Haut Bailly was created in the 17th century by the merchants Firmin Le Bailly and Nicolas de Leuvarde. The vineyard of almost 30 hectares is situated on an original soil of sand mixed with tertiary gravel and a subsoil of falun. The average age of the vines is 35 years. During the harvest, a first sorting is made in the vineyard, followed by two sortings, one of which is after de-stemming.

Oenology

After vinification identical to that of the first wine, II de Haut-Bailly is aged in barrels for a period of 12 months. Each year, the proportions of grape varieties vary according to the blending choices and the selection of batches made for the grand vin.

Suggestions for accompaniment

Rack of lamb with oriental vegetables - Beef entrecote - Roast pigeon.