2009 Haut-Batailley (Pauillac)

Producer:
Chateau Haut-Batailley
Origin:
Pauillac, Medoc, Bordeaux, FRANCE,
Wine colour:
red
Wine style:
dry
Dominant grape:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Closure style:
cork
Classification:
Medoc fifth growths 5th 5eme
Maturity:
young
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  Available stock Select  
  Cases Bottles Cases Bottles  
Size/Price 12x75cl 75cl - inc
£280.00 ib		 - inc
 		  
Internet store 0 0
 
  Also available Select  
Bishopsgate shop 0 0
Other 2 0
 

Uncorked:

Robert Parker:

Even though Haut-Batailley is usually a finesse-styled Pauillac, the 2009 is somewhat light for the vintage. However, it exhibits lovely, round, berry fruit, a hint of loamy soil, medium body, soft tannins, and a pretty, elegant style. It should drink nicely for 15+ years. (Tasted two times.) 88-90 points

Neal Martin:

Tasted at Château Grand Puy Lacoste. A blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, picked between 26th September until 7th October. This Haut-Batailley has a tight, quite elegant nose, pert black fruits, blackberry leaf, a touch of sous-bois, graphite, a hint of undergrowth. It needs time to expand and blossom in the glass. The palate is very fresh with fine tannins, surfeit with coiled energy, the finish very vibrant, slightly Oriental with faint hints of Hoi Sin and even a touch of yellow plum. Very harmonious on the finish. Excellent…it reminds me of the superb ’06. Tasted March 2010. 92-94 points

Scores

88-90 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, April 2010
92-94 points, Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, April 2010
88-89 points, Jean-Marc Quarin, quarin.com, April 2010
17.5 points, Steven Spurrier, Decanter, April 2010