98 points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
97 points - Wine Enthusiast
96 points - Vinous
95 points - Wine Spectator
94 points - Decanter
18/20 points - Jancis Robinson
97 points - Wine Enthusiast
96 points - Vinous
95 points - Wine Spectator
94 points - Decanter
18/20 points - Jancis Robinson
"Wonderful aromas of tobacco, sweet fruit and licorice follow through to a full body with ultra-fine tannins that caress every inch of your palate. Love the length and subtlety to this young wine. Gorgeous."
98 points - James Suckling
"Matching the brilliant 2015, the 2016 Château Haut Bailly checks in as a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc brought up in 60% new French oak. This sensational effort boasts a deep purple color as well as a massive bouquet of crème de cassis, tobacco leaf, crushed flowers, and graphite, with just hints of smoky earth emerging with time in the glass. Deep, medium to full-bodied, and concentrated, it’s nevertheless all about finesse and elegant, and this beauty just glides across the palate. Reminding me a little bit of the 2009 with its textural richness and length, it’s another awesome wine from Véronique Sanders that’s capable of keeping for 30+ years."
98 points - Jeb Dunnuck