2002 Haut Batailley
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Tasting notes
A bit volatile and jagged. Not fine! (JR)
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5ème Cru Classé Sweet and scented and full and easy. Definitely dilute. Dry finish. (JR)
Red-ruby. Currant, tobacco, menthol and fresh herbs on the nose. Supple but classically dry, with flavors similar to the aromas. Offers a restrained sweetness in the middle palate, but finishes a tad dry, with a hint of dill.
A reasonably successful wine for this vintage that is showing more of a St.-Julien elegance without the typical power of Pauillac, the wine has a dark plum/ruby color, a slightly earthy, herb-tinged, raspberry and black currant-scented nose, silky tannins, medium body, and a pleasant finish. Drink it over the next decade.
About the producer

The Cazes family – owners of Lynch-Bages and Ormes de Pez – purchased Haut-Batailley in 2017. They’ve embarked on a significant replanting programme, and exciting things are likely to come from this address with its new backing.