Description

• Alcohol %: 13.5–13.6%
• Decant Time: 2 hours (120 minutes)
• Taste: black currant, dark plum, tobacco, cedar, liquorice, mineral/stoniness, spice, truffle, fresh acidity, refined ripe tannins, concentrated, long finish
• Food Matching: Ribeye steak with red-wine sauce, Grilled sirloin / Basque bone-in sirloin, T-bone steak, Roast venison, Mature cheddar
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 53%, Merlot : 40%, Petit Verdot : 4%, Cabernet Franc : 3%,

Tasting note

品鑑筆記：酒體呈深寶石紅帶紫邊，香氣富層次，黑莓與熟李的果實甜美中帶有煙草、雪茄盒與少許松露、甘草的香調。入口濃郁但不笨重，酸度鮮明帶動整體節奏，單寧細緻且有力，餘韻綿長，香料與礦質感尾隨而來。 釀造與田園：酒莊在這個年份於9月底至10月中採收，秋季晴朗熱量集中，果實成熟良好。酒液在橡木桶中熟成18個月，旨在磨合單寧並讓結構更圓潤。葡萄園位於典型的Pessac-Léognan碎石土壤，排水佳、日夜溫差讓果實保有鮮度與礦物感。 口感提醒：年輕時需空氣和時間來展開風貌，建議醒瓶約2小時；配烤牛排、烤鹿肉或濃味硬質起司最合拍。這是一支既有即飲魅力又值得長期收藏的經典酒款。

Tasting Note: Deep ruby with purple edges, the 2016 displays layered dark-berry fruit — cassis and ripe plum — intertwined with tobacco, cedar, gentle mocha and subtle truffle notes. On the palate it is concentrated and powerful yet elegantly balanced: fresh acidity lifts the fruit, ultra-fine ripe tannins provide structure, and a long, spicy finish lingers. Producer Notes: Château Haut-Bailly describes this vintage as concentrated, powerful and elegant — a wine of both immediate charm and long-term potential. The estate emphasises balance, texture and a restrained, noble perfume across its wines. Winemaking Notes: Harvest took place from 26 September to 18 October under an autumn of warm, sunny weather that ensured full ripeness. Fermentation and élevage were handled carefully, with 18 months of ageing in oak barrels to refine tannins and integrate oak nuances without overshadowing the fruit. Vineyard Notes: From classic Pessac-Léognan soils, the vineyard benefits from gravelly, stony terroir and a temperate maritime influence that gives freshness and mineral lift. 2016 was a year of weather extremes — a wet early season followed by a dry, sunny autumn — producing generous yields and exceptionally healthy fruit. Cellaring & Serving: This is built for ageing (drink window c.2023–2060). If enjoying now, allow at least two hours of decanting to open the aromatics and soften the structure. Pairs superbly with grilled and roasted red meats and mature cheeses.

Winery

高柏麗酒莊是Pessac-Léognan經典名莊，以優雅、細緻的質地與分層風味著稱。酒莊重視園地管理與桶陳工序，追求能穩健陳放且具地塊辨識度的酒款。

Château Haut-Bailly is one of Pessac-Léognan’s most respected estates, celebrated for wines that combine elegance, depth and a distinctive textural finesse. The domaine’s approach focuses on balance, terroir expression and meticulous élevage to produce wines that age gracefully.