Château Haut Batailley 5. Cru Classé Pauillac 2021

"Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Reife Zwetschken- frucht, dunkle Waldbeeren, ein Hauch von Herzkirschen, kandierte Orangenzesten. Saftig, reife Kirschen, zarte Süße, präsente Tannine, mineralisch, zart nach Nougat, aber auch etwas blättrig im Finale."
92/100 Punkte

"The 2021 Haut-Batailley is a charming, medium to full-bodied, fleshy wine evocative of cassis, sweet berries, pipe tobacco and pencil shavings. Supple and succulent, with an ample core of fruit and ripe, powdery tannins, it will likely take on additional depth with further élevage. Significant replanting of fallow parcels is underway at this Pauillac estate, but those vines are currently relegated to the second wine, the Verso of Haut-Batailley."
90-93/100 Punkte

"The 2021 Haut-Batailley is a few steps up from the second wine. Dark and ample in feel, with broad shoulders, the Grand Vin possesses notable depth and intensity right out of the gate. Black cherry, plum, licorice, spice and leather race across the palate. Readers will find a Pauillac of power and depth that are typical of the southern part of the appellation." von ANTONIO GALLONI
93-95/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2026-2041

"The 2021 Haut-Batailley is matured in 70% new oak for a planned 16 months. There is a large gap between this and the Verso, this Grand Vin displaying far more delineation and complexity, furnished with quite disarming estuarine-tinged black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a little chewiness on the entry, certainly one of the more saline Pauillac wines that I have encountered, and a structured, classically styled finish. For Bordeaux lovers looking for old-school claret. (13.12% alcohol)" von NEAL MARTIN
90-92/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2027-2050

"Das recht klassische Bouquet von Haut-Batailley offenbart Nuancen von Graphit und dunklen Beeren. Einladender Auftakt, charmant dank einer leichten Süße. Der Wein ist saftig, fruchtig und wird von kompakten, feinkörnigen Tanninen getragen. Die Süße des Auftakts findet sich auch im Abgang wieder. Ein Wein, der durch seine Spannung und seine Tannine gut zusammengehalten wird."
92-94/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2027-2048

Der 2021er Jahrgang Château Haut-Batailley wurde aus 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot gekeltert.

"A firm and refined red with crushed-stone and salty, mineral character, as well as creamy tannins. Some iodine, too. Medium body. Medium finish. 70% cabernet sauvignon and 30% merlot."
93-94/100 Punkte