Haut Batailley other_regions tannic and structured

tannic and structured

The 2004 Brane-Cantenac is a far better wine than the 2003

Perfumed aromas of cherry

The 2008s spent their first year in equal parts cask and barrique

and black raspberry

Haut Batailley other_regions tannic and structuredThe 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