Château Haut-Batailley 2014 is a classic and approachable Pauillac, offering aromas of cassis, blackberry and briary fruit, layered with notes of graphite, pencil shavings and subtle spice. Medium-bodied, the palate is refined, balanced and elegantly structured, with fine, silky tannins and fresh acidity. Harmonious and easy to enjoy, it finishes smooth, precise and gently persistent, showcasing the understated charm of the vintage.

James Suckling | JS 93
Published: Feb 13, 2017

Very aromatic with cassis and stone character that follows through to a medium to full body, silky tannins and a fresh finish. Fine texture. Try in 2022.

The Wine Advocate | RP 92
Published: Apr 1, 2017
Drink: 2020-2035

The 2014 Haut Batailley has a very subtle bouquet, one that bided its time in the glass and then unfolded with scents of blackberry, briary, pencil box and light graphite scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, moderate weight, classic and perhaps conservative in style. Yet the harmony is just wonderful and it slips down the throat almost too easily. As such, I feel this is a more approachable Haut-Batailley compared to other vintages, yet it has the body to reward three of four years of bottle age.