Château Haut-Bailly 2022 EN


Red
2022

PESSAC-LÉOGNAN
CRU CLASSÉ DE GRAVES
famille WILMERS

Varietal blend
56% Cabernet Sauvignon
37% Merlot
5% Petit Verdot,
2% Cabernet Franc

Alcohol by volume
14,5°

Quantity produced
60 000 bottles

Size of the vineyard
30 ha

Average age of vines
35 years 

Grape varieties
60% Cabernet Sauvignon
34% Merlot
3% Petit Verdot,
3% Cabernet Franc

Soil type
Sand and gravel

Vineyard skills
Eco-responsible

Yields in hls/ha
30 hls/ha

Vinification
NC
Maturing/ageing : 18 months
 

Tasting commentary
The 2022 vintage was marked by extreme weather conditions, a foretaste of the challenges to come. While heat and drought affected gardens and forests, our vines remained verdant, thanks to the excellence of our terroir and sustainable management. After a moderate winter, five nights of frost in April had a limited impact. From May onwards, unprecedented heat waves peaked at 42°C in August. The harvest, which began early in September, benefited from ideal conditions. Our winery, inaugurated in 2020, is designed to reveal the quality of wines even in extreme climates. The 2022 vintage stands out for its power, delicacy, density and remarkable freshness, a real success for our estate.