2014 Pessac-Léognan de Haut Bailly, Pessac-Leognan

Château Haut-Bailly can trace its origins back to the 16th century, but it’s been managed by a member of the Sanders family since the Belgian merchant Daniel Sanders bought the property in 1955 and began to restore the quality and reputation of the wine. Today it’s managed by his granddaughter Veronique Sanders who has put together an outstanding cuvee under the property's third label: the Pessac-Léognan de Haut Bailly. While 2014 was a difficult vintage, this wine is a shining star; especially considering the price and the quality of the vineyards involved. There's fabulous minerality on the nose and palate with just enough fruit to balance out the gravel notes that make the Graves what it is. The finish offers a hint of plum and dark berries with fine tannins and integrated structure. The Pessac is a great wine to drink now while you're waiting for your estate Haut Bailly to age. A sleeper hit from one of Bordeaux's finest properties.