Chateau Haut Brion 2006

Description

”History The origin of Chateau Haut-Bailly goes back to 1461, but its real birth as a ‘Cm’ took place in 1872 when Alice Bellot of Mining acquired this vineyard and launched herself body and soul into the wine adventure. The life of Chateau Haut-Bailly was eventful, particularly after the death of Alice Bellot of Mining in 1906. It then changed ownership several times before finding stability in 1955 when Daniel Sanders bought the property and fully invested himself to restore the quality and the image Chateau Haut Bailly deserved. Since 1998, the owner of Chateau Haut Brion is an American banker who is passionate about the wines of Bordeaux, Mr. Robert G. Wilmers. Veronica Sanders runs the vineyard and provides it with the care and attention it needs.Soil It is composed of sandy gravels and a subsoil of fossil stones.Wine Chateau Haut Bailly is an elegant and harmonious wine, with an attractive bouquet of cherries. It is suitable for a very long ageing. ” – Chateau Haut-Brion