La Parde de Haut-Bailly - Haut-Bailly II, Pessac-Leognan, France 2016 Georges Vigouroux Vigneti Vecchio’s vineyards are a

Vigneti Vecchio’s vineyards are a sight to see alberello-trained vines up to 130 years old poke out of a moonlike landscape of dusty volcanic sand that is occasionally bisected by errant solidified lava flows

The 2014 Lanessan still offers that quite exuberant

and the 2018 reveals a dense purple hue to go with powerful notes of blackcurrants

A deceptively approachable wine

crushed stone and sappy flower aromas and flavors

La Parde de Haut-Bailly - Haut-Bailly II, Pessac-Leognan, France 2016 Georges Vigouroux Vigneti Vecchio’s vineyards are aThe mineral and tar character with hints of white pepper is at the forefront of the nose here. The palates defined by a medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh finish. 93 Pts James Suckling