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Deep ruby red color with a brownish rim.
Slight smell of reduction. Changing, complex aromas of ripe strawberry, prune, cedar, leather, and resin with smoky overtones.
Ripe fruit on the palate with well-integrated tannin. Smoky, hickory, earthy notes typical of the Graves. Remarkably long, full finish with ripe fruit and a smoky backdrop. Complex and elegant.
Although it is not a blockbuster, a traditional, well-aged Bordeaux.

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Intense ruby-red color.
Tertiary aromas reminiscent of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Plenty of licorice, pepper, and fig. Round body with lots of ripe fruit, high alcohol, and intense tannin.
Decent, medium-long finish.

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Opened one hour before tasting. Not decanted.
Youthful color with only a few signs of aging.
Restrained bouquet to begin with, but the ripe red fruit aromas developed throughout the dinner towards more tertiary ones of leather, tobacco, wet grass, and smoke.
By the end of the evening, the bouquet was more refined with elegant floral notes.
The wine unfolded beautifully on the palate to reveal fine, ripe fruit. Curiously, as time passed, it seemed to become more tannic and even showed some astringency. Good, but not exceptional length.
A very enjoyable wine which needs a couple of hours to breathe in order to reveal its full potential.
I have fonder memories of the 1990 Haut Bailly I tasted a couple of years ago. This wine currently seems to be in the middle of a transition period. It is no longer in the fruity stage, but has not quite reached the complex tertiary one yet.

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Dark color.
Complex nose of bell pepper, spice, tobacco, graphite, cedar, and tar.
Soft and medium-bodied. Old and somewhat dilute on the finish.

A bouquet reminiscent but with less fruit.
The structure is light and angular.
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Austere, smoky, licorice aromas.
Deep and concentrated on the palate with tight, fine-grained tannin.
The wine improved with aeration.
This wine should be ready to enjoy in 5-10 years.

Bouquet of blackcurrant, spice, smoke, and leather which carry over onto the palate.
Soft, resolved texture. Incredibly dynamic, juicy, and fresh taste. Fine tannin and perfect grip.
My only criticism is that this wine might have had a longer aftertaste.

Garnet color.
Bouquet of crushed eucalyptus and mint leaves as well as overripe fruit.
Thin to medium body on the palate with berry fruit. Rich with unobtrusive acidity and soft tannin.
Only a medium-long finish, but enjoyable.

Menthol, fresh fruit, and spicy aromas with smoked meat overtones.
Rich and well-balanced on the palate with slightly more oak (coconut and vanilla nuances) than fruit (black cherry and red berries).
Reminiscent of 2001 Haut-Bailly.

Generous bouquet of candied cherries and herbs.
Slightly unbalanced on the palate with a sugary sensation (due to chaptalization?). Dry tannin.
I would not wait too long to enjoy this wine.

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50% Merlot – 50% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Attractive berry nose with hints of rosemary and menthol.
Perfectly balanced and round. Classic aftertaste with great elegance and lovely finesse.
A well made wine.

Not unyielding, but the nose is almost completely shut down.
Nevertheless showing blackberry, eucalyptus and licorice aromas. Medium body on the palate, with considerable acidity, and persistent tannin.

Dark purplish-red color.
Bouquet of graphite and wood with hints of licorice and blackberry. Tight tannin coats the mouth. Good concentration and fruit.
The wine needs more time.

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Medium-bright red color with aromas of flowers, smoke, cherries, and wild berries.
The most remarkable thing about the wine at this stage is the quality of its fine, tightly-knit tannin on the palate. Excellent balance.
Of course, this wine does not have the concentration or complexity of 2005 Haut-Bailly, but it is the ideal way to approach the elegance of this charming estate.

The bouquet is still dominated by oaky, vanilla aromas.
Quite fruity and soft on the palate thanks to very ripe grapes.
Amazingly approachable, concentrated, and elegant.

Relatively pale color.
Slightly roasted aromas with cedar, red fruit, and menthol nuances.
Svelte and full of character with elegant tannin on the palate. Slight dip on the middle palate with a touch of bitterness. However, the aftertaste is more balanced and flavorsome.
Although this wine would certainly not stand out in a blind tasting, many wine lovers are sure to find 2004 Haut Bailly both charming and attractive.

Dark crimson color.
Opulent floral and red fruit aromas with hints of cedarwood and cinnamon.
Extremely well-structured and round, with juicy fruit. Wonderfully concentrated with a complex tension. This is a classic in the making.
A luxurious wine with beautiful complexity, finesse, and elegance – there really is not much more to ask for. One of the estate's masterpieces.

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