Haut-Batailley : 18 results priced between £10.00 and £1,000.00

A cracking 5th growth wine that would be the ideal Christmas gift, in fact would drink lovely on Christmas day.

"Silky, sexy, supple, and altogether a gorgeous effort from Haut-Batailley, the 1995 is a medium-bodied, seamless, beautifully pure Pauillac with gobs of black currant fruit intermixed with smoke, vanilla, and lead pencil. Already approachable, it promises to become even better over the next 10-12 years. A very hedonistic wine." 89 points by Robert Parker eroberparker.com

Tasting notes Chateau Haut Batailley 5th Growth Pauillac 2001. Separated from Ch.Batailley in 1942 this estate is currently under the masterly hand of the charming and debonair François-Xavier Borie. For the En Primeur tastings Monsieur Borie presents Haut-Batailley alongside his other properties, Ch. Grand-Puy-Lacoste and Ch. Ducru Beaucaillou; It more than holds its own in this exulted company. In 2001 this feminine Pauillac has a generous nose of eucalyptus, mint and pure cassis fruit with well...

A grape which has become immensely popular around the world in the last 20 years, initially as a purveyor of the flavours of claret in a fleshy, accessible and inexpensive form. Subsequently it has developed a following as a varietal in its own right and often finds itself the recipient of lavish winemaker attention. Most celebrated as the principal 'Right Bank' grape, underpinning most Pomerols and Saint Emilions with its sweet plum and currant fruit and fleshy, soft textures. These qualities have...

Description and Reviews: New stock please allow 7 days for delivery This wine is still youthful with a pencil-lead nose. Palate is quite brutish and masculine, more like its brother Chateau Batailley in style. Very tannic and austere in the "classic" Pauillac tradition.

A lovely juicy, chunky wine. Extremely ripe but with great style.

"More similar to a St.-Julien than a Pauillac, the 2008 Haut-Batailley reveals delicious, sensual, black raspberry and black cherry fruit. It does not possess the density or power of other Pauillacs, but it is round, ripe, and seductive with medium body, nicely integrated wood, juicy tannins, and fresh acids. It should drink well for 12+ years". 88-90 points. Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (2009).

Chateau Haut-Batailley 2009

Francois-Xavier Borie is a familiar figure in Pauillac, owner of ace Grand Puy Lacoste and also of Haut Batailley, he employs the same winemaking team for both properties.

Description and Reviews: *** 90 points Robert Parker *** Reviews "AOne of the finest Haut-Batailleys ever made (it certainly rivals the 1996), this deep ruby/purple-colored wine is a beauty. Notes of raspberries, liquified minerals, cassis, and tobacco jump from the glass of this attractive, velvety-textured wine. Some tannin is there, but it is abundantly fruity, low in acidity, and is a quintessentially elegant style of Bordeaux. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2015." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate.

Description and Reviews: *** 86-88 Points Neil Martin Wine Journal *** Reviews "Cropped at 46hl/ha, this has a deep garnet/purple core. The nose has moderate intensity although it lacks the precision of the 2006. Blackberries, tinctures of mulberry and fresh tobacco, developing touches of violets with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied, quite peppery, the tannins a little brusque at this early juncture, the finish dry and savoury, though lacking the weight and delineation I would like to have...

Château Haut Batailley lies in the hinterland of Pauillac, a kilometre or so from Château Latour and the riverfront. It's the property of Madame des Brest Borie but the wine is made by her nephew, Xavier Borie - owner of Ducru Beaucaillou in the commune of Saint Julien. It is not surprising, therefore, that the wine displays much of the character of a good Saint Julien - elegance, finesse and suppleness. There is no château at this property and the wine is made next door at Château La Couronne, the...

Description of this Pauillac *** - Wine of the year - Decanter 2004 Here is a wine that is consistently satisfying in both style and quality. Château Haut-Batailley offers one of the finest introductions to the attractive and passionate character that is typical of great Médoc wines. Always well-oaked, this vintage is mocha-hued in colour showing a generous level of fruit in harmony with tannins that are still rough but evolving. The 2001 is a winner by virtue of an easy-drinkability combined with...

Description of this Pauillac Haut-Batailley, separated from Château Batailley in 1942, is representative of a typical Pauillac wine. Although dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, the Merlot rounds out the robust structure imparted by the gravel outcrops that are situated some distance from the river. As usual in this Château the 1995 vintage, benefited from careful, traditional winemaking. The nose is pure, clean, slightly woody, with ripe fresh grape enhanced by barrel ageing. Satisfyingly balanced...

Description of this Pauillac 90/100 PARKER If Haut-Batailley bears the scars of the English and French conflict that raged here in the 14th century, time heals all wounds and the 2000 vintage bears witness to this. The final weeks before the harvest saw the vines bathed in a heat wave as Vulcan's forges worked overtime; add to this the pyrotechnic touches of the cooper's art, and you'll understand the empyreal character that marks this vintage. This trial by fire has produced subtle flavours that...

Haut Bages Monpelou is Chateau Batailley's little brother and has special cellar facilities in Batailley. Haut Bages Monpelou and Chateau Duhart Milon, originally one property, were separated in 1948. Duhart Milon was acquired by the family Lafite-Rothschild while Haut Bages Monpelou was kept by the family Casteja.

24 BOTTLES - Château Larose Perganson has been part of Larose Trintaudon since the eighteenth century but the wine from the property has only been vinified separately since 1993, under the direction of winemaker and general manager Franck Bijon. It borders Pauillac and St Julien, adjacent to the vineyards of Château Batailley, as well as some plots owned by Ducru Beaucaillou.The grapes are picked by hand, late in the harvest season and the limited yields and careful selection ensure the quality of...

Tasting notes Chateau Haut Batailley 2012 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot & 4% Cabernet Franc. A fine effort – the Château is on a good run. Rich ripe fruit well balanced and very good concentration. Drink 2023 – 2035. (16.5/20 Jancis Robinson)