Château Haut Batailley - Pauillac 2000

La Revue du Vin de France

15.50 / 20

the12/1/2009

Harmonieux en attaque, il affiche une bouche en demi-corps, faisant preuve d'une évolution complexe. Si la finale possède encore l'austerité des cabernets, ce vin offre du style et de la longueur. On peut commencer à le boire, mais une garde de cinq ans lui conviendra parfaitement.

Wine Advocate

90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2003

One 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.

Wine Spectator

92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/31/2003

Attractive chocolate, berry and currant aromas follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate, with medium fine tannins and a pretty berry, chocolate aftertaste. Seriously good value. Best wine from this estate in decades. Best after 2009. 9,580 cases made.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe2/28/2002

This Pauillac, which tends to behave like a hypothetical blend of St.-Julien and Pauillac, has turned out what may be the finest Haut-Batailley ever made. The deep ruby/purple-colored 2000 offers sweet aromas of cassis, cedar, tobacco, and spice box. Dense, fat, chewy, and seductive, with low acidity, ripe tannin, and abundant fruit, this sexy effort will drink well for 12-15 years.

Wine Advocate

88-89 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2001

Proprietor Xavier Borie is attempting to upgrade the quality of this wine. The 2000 displays considerable charm, finesse, and sweetness in its soft, fleshy, medium-bodied personality. There are copious quantities of black fruits with dried herbs in the background, and a touch of toasty oak, as well as moderate, sweet tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2015.