1999 Haut-Bailly, Pessac-L̩ognan but do not discount its

but do not discount its aging ability as it should last for two decades

aged 12 months in mostly old barrique

juicy and dense

so alcohol-phobes among readers will be pleased to know that the alcohols of these wines run in the low range

It should drink beautifully for a decade or more

1999 Haut-Bailly, Pessac-L̩ognan but do not discount itsTasted at the 1999 horizontal at Bordeaux Index. The Haut Bailly has a very ripe, generous nose with rounded raspberry, wild strawberry, a hint of acacia and white flowers. Great lift and expression. With aeration it develops a lovely candied quality that is irresistible. The palate is medium bodied, supple with rounded, fleshy tannins, layers of ripe red berried fruit with excellent acidity and definition. Satiates the palate, superb length. A top