Haut Batailley other_regions cherry and violet pastille flavors

cherry and violet pastille flavors that are complicated by salty olive and cracked pepper nuances

rich and focused full-bodied flavors that carry obvious muscle and minerality on the deep

rose petal and mint develop nicely

Finishes with substantial ripe tannins and excellent length

There's more austerity to this wine than in most vintages

Haut Batailley other_regions cherry and violet pastille flavorsThe 1986 Haut Batailley has matured in splendid fashion. The nose is engaging, a mixture of red and black fruit, gravel and spice. Juxtaposed against the 1996 Haut Batailley I find more energy in this, despite being ten years older. The palate is medium bodied with fine tannin, earthy black fruit with good acidity. It is not a complex Pauillac and the finish feels a tad staid, although the residue of white pepper and bay leaf on the finish is very