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2018 Chateau Haut-Batailley Pauillac Grand Cru Classe
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Winemaker Notes
The blend of the 2018 vintage includes a higher proportion of Merlot than what has been used in previous vintages. The wines display great concentration and intensity alongside high alcohol. On the finish, seductive velvety elegance and freshness overlays an attractive weave of fine tannins.
Blend: 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | Red |
| Type | Still Wine |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Pauillac |
| Style | Dry |
| Varietal | Cabernet SauvignonMerlot |
| Producer | Chateau Haut-Batailley |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Container | Bottle - Glass |
Expert Reviews
I canât remember a Haut-Batailley this tannic, yet the tannins are savory and very ripe with beauty and purity. Full-bodied, chewy tannins and a long and intense finish.
A big-shouldered and muscular wine. This shows a classic Pauillac signature with the full gamut of pencil lead, cigar box, curls of woodsmoke and floral edges. Very good-quality, sappy and juicy also, and will age. Has bedded in nicely over ageing. 3.61pH. 81IPT.
Blended of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon and 41% Merlot aging in 60% new barriques, the 2018 Haut Batailley is very deep purple-black in color and takes some coaxing to reveal profound notes of dark chocolate, crème de cassis, blueberry pie and anise with waves of raspberry pie, lavender and Indian spices. Full, very tightly would and jam-packed with layers of crunchy black and blue fruits, it has a firm line of ripe, grainy tannins and compelling freshness, finishing long with a mineral hint coming through.
The 2018 Haut-Batailley has come together well. Plump and juicy in feel, the 2018 possesses quite a bit of creaminess in its inky dark fruit, chocolate, spice and leather. The new oak is prominent at this stage. Even so, this is nicely done and promising.