2023 Haut Batailley
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Tasting notes
Highly aromatic and concentrated, with notes of blackberry, juicy plum and black cherry, framing a very pretty violet aromatic. The structure is quite firm yet elegant with a lot of finesse, leading into a long finish. 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot. 13.2% ABV, 3.69 pH.
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James Suckling
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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The 2023 Château Haut-Batailley brings a much more focused, serious style while still staying in the elegant, vibrant style of the vintage. Based on 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot resting in 65% new oak, this deep purple-hued effort has classic Cabernet darker, almost blue fruits, graphite, tobacco, and chalky earth-like nuances as well as medium to full-bodied richness and depth on the palate. It's balanced and has beautiful tannins, as well as outstanding length. Tasted twice.
Chocolate, mint, flowers, currants, and blackberries form the nose. The palate pops with black cherries, blackberries, vivacity, round textures, and a chewy, lively, red currant-filled finish. The wine was made from blending 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot. This is the first time Petit Verdot has been included in the blend. 13.2% ABV, 3.69.
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Haut-Batailley comes tearing out with eager-to-please scents of blackberry pie and warm cassis followed by suggestions of lavender, tree bark, and black olives. The medium-bodied palate is soft and approachable, with plenty of freshness and a chalkiness to the finish. The blend is 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot, with pH 3.69 and TPI 87.
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.