
- Robert Parker (RP) points 92
- Vinous points
Château Haut Batailley - Pauillac
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Price
€80.40 ex. VAT
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Tasting notes
The 2016 Haut Batailley has a deep garnet-purple color and aromas of baked redcurrants, red plums and cassis with asphalt, fried herbs and earth. The palate is medium-bodied, firm and chewy with an earthy finish.
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Provenance
- Type
- Red
- Producer
- Château Haut Batailley
- Country
- France
- Appellation
- Pauillac
- Region
- Bordeaux
Technical
- Vintage
- 2016
- Grapes
- Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Size
- 75cl
- Ageing
- Serving
- 16° - 18° C
- Drinking window
- 2019 - 2033
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Key characteristics
About this wine
Château Haut Batailley is a renowned producer of fine wines located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 15th century, the estate has been owned by the de Batailley family, Daniel Guestier, and now the Cazes family, who also own the nearby Château Lynch-Bages. The 22 hectares of vineyards are planted with a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, and are situated on a gravelly plateau, providing excellent drainage and allowing the vines to produce grapes of exceptional quality.
The wines of Château Haut Batailley are known for their elegance, balance, and complexity. They are made using traditional winemaking techniques, including hand harvesting, fermentation in oak vats, and aging in French oak barrels. The flagship wine of Château Haut Batailley is the Grand Vin, which is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. It is rich and full-bodied, with aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, and tobacco, and a complex, well-structured palate with firm tannins and a long, lingering finish. The estate also produces a second wine, La Parde de Haut Batailley, which is made from younger vines and is aged for a shorter period of time than the Grand Vin, resulting in a more approachable wine with softer tannins and a fruitier character.
Château Haut Batailley is a producer of exceptional wines that are highly sought after by wine lovers around the world. Their wines are a testament to the rich history and winemaking traditions of the Pauillac appellation, and are sure to impress even the most discerning of palates.
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Château Haut Batailley
Château Haut Batailley is a renowned wine producer located in the Pauillac appellation of the Bordeaux region in France. The estate has a rich history dating back to the 15th century when it was owned by the de Pontac family…
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Bordeaux
Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90 percent of production volume) are the dry…
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Pauillac is a prestigious wine appellation located on the Left Bank of the Bordeaux region in southwestern France. Situated along the Gironde estuary approximately 50 kilometers north of Bordeaux city, this commune encompasses…
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