2006 Château Haut-Batailley
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Tasting notes
Tasted at a vertical tasting at the château. The 2006 Haut Batailley is a wine that I have always appreciated and at ten years of age, I have no reason to change that view. It has a such a lively and vivacious bouquet, especially when compared to the sultrier (if ultimately superior 2005 Haut-Batailley). The palate is underpinned by very fine tannin, the acidity quite noticeable but simply lending freshness and tension. There is a sense of this being a Pauillac that is tightly coiled and there is a lot of energy on the finish. This is a great success for the vintage, but if you can wait another couple of years, it should manifest more intriguing secondary notes and turn into a more interesting Pauillac. Tasted July 2016.
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Glowing dark ruby. Aromatic, sweet and toasty on the nose. Well balanced though a little dry and without massive concentration. Easy claret but no socks will be knocked off. Some tannin still in evidence. (JR)
Mid crimson, and a bit gamey on the nose. Sweet start and a bit simple. None of the concentration of the best vintages of this property. (JR)
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.