Chateau Haut-Batailley • Pauillac, France
Château Haut-Batailley is a Cabernet Sauvignon–led Grand Cru Classé (1855 Fifth Growth) red from Pauillac, crafted on de…Château Haut-Batailley is a Cabernet Sauvignon–led Grand Cru Classé (1855 Fifth Growth) red from Pauillac, crafted on deep Garonne gravel soils that sit at the southern end of the appellation near Château Latour. Typically blended with Merl…Learn More »
$100
/750ml
2018 Retail Average
93
/100
2018 Pro Rating
Chateau Haut-Batailley 2018 shows a dense core of cassis and dark plum layered with dark chocolate, cedar and gentle spice, its ripe, grainy tannins giving impressive grip without sacrificing freshness. The relatively high Merlot component brings a creamy, velvety mid-palate, while the Cabernet drives a long, mineral-tinged, tobacco- and tea-scented finish that promises further complexity with age.
roast rib of beef, herb-crusted lamb rack, duck breast with blackberry sauce
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Château Haut-Batailley is a Cabernet Sauvignon–led Grand Cru Classé (1855 Fifth Growth) red from Pauillac, crafted on deep Garonne gravel soils that sit at the southern end of the appellation near Château Latour. Typically blended with Merlot (and occasionally a little Cabernet Franc), it is known for combining classic Pauillac structure—blackcurrant, cedar, graphite and tobacco—with an elegant, approachable style and good aging potential, reflecting both its historic terroir and the modern stewardship of the Borie and now Cazes families.