Château Haut-Batailley Pauillac 2017 – A refined and expressive Pauillac that blends vibrant cassis and blackberry fruit with subtle graphite, herbs and savory earth. Medium to full-bodied with creamy, well-integrated tannins, it shows both charm and structure, finishing elegant and poised. Attractive now with a short decant, with excellent aging potential.

James Suckling | JS 93
Published: Jan 10, 2020

Lovely perfumes and currants with graphite and light herbs. Medium to full body. Creamy tannins. Soft and elegant and creamy at the end. Finesse. A blend of 66% cabernet sauvignon and 34% merlot. Drink in 2022.

Decanter | D 93
Published: Nov 21, 2019
Drink: 2022-2040

A little closed on the nose still, but there is excellent quality damson and cassis fruit hidden in there. Grilled caramel notes, subdued for now alongside black chocolate and liquorice which are knitted together. The vintage comes through in a slightly soft finish, but this has charm, confidence and poise.

The Wine Advocate | RP 92
Published: Mar 16, 2020
Drink: 2021-2037

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Haut Batailley sings of baked blackberries, black cherry compote and warm cassis with hints of fungi and tilled soil. Medium-bodied, the palate is packed with black fruit flavors and loads of earthy accents, framed by firm, grainy tannins, finishing savory. 

Jancis Robinson | JR 17
Published: Sep 16, 2021
Drink: 2027-2040

Tasted blind. Deep ruby colour. Blueberry and blackberry on the nose. Powerful, rich palate where fruit and structure come crashing together. Chewy, savoury and complex, this is a very impressive example that lingers with incense and blackcurrant together. Patience required.