For the 2011 Haut Bailly, we had to extract like a ballerina and use a gentle touch at low temperatures. This considered the style of the vintage and helped us avoid unipe or hard tannins.”
It was said that the previous owner, Herve Duboscq at times described Bordeaux wines by comparing them to different female body parts. He was considered by many people to be quite a character!
Red wine has always been favoured over white wine in Hong Kong because red wines, especially Bordeaux holds more perceived prestige. Today, the trend is moving toward drinking more white wines with meals.
2011 Haut Brion and 2011 La Mission Haut Brion are classic, polished, Pessac Leognan wines loaded with cassis and freshness.
Packing a magnum of wine into a single bottle to obtain incredible viscosity and concentration, this magic elixir explodes in your mouth for well over 60 seconds!
Since Murielle Andraud became responsible for the wines of Valandraud, they have been a roll with their St. Emilion wines. 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 are all strong efforts.