This is the third wine of Chateau Haut-Baily. It has only been produced under the HB moniker since 2019. If the third wine is this good, then the first and second should be fantastic. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose is tight but eventually opens to show cassis with some spice and gravel/char. velvety texture. Firm tannins. The palate has cassis with char. Deep but tight. A bit of bitter cherry (in a good way) on the finish. This needs a few years, maybe five, of good cellaring and should drink well for ten after that. Classic Bordeaux foods should work well such as Lamb, but it would be nice with a vegetarian Risotto as well.