Haut Batailley 2019

RegionBordeaux
SubregionPauillac
ColourRed
TypeStill

Historically a part of Batailley until the property was split in two in the 1940's. Until recently this Chateau was owned by the Aunt of Grand Puy Lacoste proprietor Xavier Borie who made the wine. The 40 hectare property has 22 hectares of vines (average age 35 years) and these are planted with 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. The vines border those of Lynch Bages, Les Forts de Latour and Pichon Lalande. The property was sold to the Cazes family of neighbouring Lynch Bages in March 2017 who have announced that “This acquisition will strengthen our presence in Pauillac with the aim of undertaking a project distinct from Lynch-Bages. In order to respect the estate’s identity and the integrity of its vineyard, the property will be managed independently and have its own dedicated team of technical experts.” 2017 was the first vintage under Cazes ownership and was sold en primeur. The 2016, made by Xavier Borie but bottled by the Cazes, has yet to be released. The new second label of Haut Batailley is called "Verso". There is a separate technical team from Lynch Bages here under the direction of Daniel Llose who was wine-maker at Lynch from 1976.

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Haut BatailleyBT400280-47042093/95NM 
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Tasting Notes

The 2019 is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot, will be aged for 14 months in 60% new French oak, and has an abv of 14%. Deep purple in colour. The Cazes influence is evident here, with deep rich cassis on a brooding and powerful nose. The palate is equally rich, with bold and grippy tannins intermingling with blackcurrant and graphite. The flesh builds with sandalwood and cedar on the back end to a long and spicy finish. Impressive and ageworthy.

Score: 17Farr Vintners, Farr Tasting, May 2020

The 2019 Haut-Batailley, now of course part of the Cazes family's portfolio, is nicely detailed on the nose with blood orange and even a touch of marmalade tincturing the black fruit. The palate is very intense on the entry, the fruit remarkably pure with fine-grain tannins. This is a Haut-Batailley with ambition: very harmonious with touches of white pepper and cedar towards the finish. Is this a harbinger for things to come? I hope so.
2025 - 2055

Score: 93/95Neal Martin, vinous.com, June 2020

Displaying a deep garnet-purple color, the 2019 Haut-Batailley opens with fragrant notes of blackcurrant cordial, blackberry preserves and redcurrant jelly, leading to suggestions of fragrant soil, dried mint, woodsmoke and Sichuan pepper. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers impactful, vibrant black fruit flavors with a racy line of freshness and finely grained tannins to support, finishing long with lots of savory and mineral sparks. 2025 - 2045

Score: 93/95Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate (July Week ), July 2020

Plenty of blueberry and chocolate aromas and flavors. It’s full and chewy with a powerful finish. Tar and graphite at the end. Solid core of fruit and tannin here. One of the most structured I have had from here. Cazes family making the difference.

Score: 95/96James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, June 2020

The third vintage under the Cazes ownership, and happy to see that they maintain a style that is distinct from Lynch Bages, one than emphasizes the elegance that Cabernet Sauvignon can give over the power and concentration of Bages. This has a touch of rusticity on the tannins, with an unfussy elegance, some delicious juicy cassis fruits and a ton of Pauillac character. Drinking Window 2024 - 2037

Score: 92Jane Anson, Decanter.com, June 2020

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