HAUT BAILLY II Second wine of Chateau Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Leognan

The Chap is Ben Riggs interpretation of classic blending traditions. Tailor-made to each vintage, this wine is bespoke, well-cut and is an homage to past blending masters.

The Old Vine Syrah patch was planted in the 1930s and is on a slope of the property with a westerly aspect. These old gnarly vines are planted in heavily decomposed ironstone and quartz. The style of wine is completely individual and the winemaking team always comment on how light the style is and how exotic the spices are in this vineyard. The spices come across like incense mixed with deeply aromatic and smoky lapsang oolong tea. Exotic characters such as sandalwood, cocoa powder, sarsaparilla and cola elements top the roast meat and flinty, strawberry and cream palette of this wine. The lighter frame on this style is highly attractive and the intoxicating spices combine to create something highly exotic.

Full of cassis, plum, deep blackcurrant and cherry aromas. Use of premium oak provides lifted aromatics of luscious spice, cedar and mint with a smooth, silky finish. Supple tannis with generous fruit form a great wine to celebrate with your family adding a certain zest to your festive occasion. Perfectly paired to any pork of beef dishes.

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