Parde Haut Bailly other_regions_australia An exotically perfumed bouquet evokes

An exotically perfumed bouquet evokes black and blue fruit preserves

This will need a year or two of bottle age to better harmonize as it’s somewhat awkward today

It's a little gruff compared to the sleeker incarnation of today's Le Pavillon but nonetheless is very Hermitage

a touch of patisserie

layered and poised

Parde Haut Bailly other_regions_australia An exotically perfumed bouquet evokesThe 2020 Haut Bailly II opens in the glass with aromas of plums, minty cassis, sweet soil tones and pencil shavings. Medium to full bodied, with a sweet core of fruit framed by powdery tannins, it's a nicely balanced effort that will reward a bit of patience.