Haut Batailley - Pauillac 2015

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92 / 100

par Jeff Leve le 30/04/2016

Dark, red fruits, thyme and floral notes in the perfume lead to a fresh, medium-bodied, cassis-dominated wine with fine tannins, finesse and a bright, peppered, stylized finish. Blending 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28% Merlot, this wine reached 13.5% alcohol with a pH of 3.7.

Wine Advocate

92-94 / 100

par Neal Martin le 29/04/2016

The 2015 Haut Batailley is a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28% Merlot, matured in 60% new oak. It was picked between 21 September until 2 October. It is a level up from the 2015 Lacoste Borie with much more fruit intensity: blackberry, boysenberry, tobacco and cedar aromas. It gathers momentum in the glass and develops a subtle mint accent. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, lithe tannin, very well balanced with just a slight tinniness that will disappear by the time in bottle. I love the pencil shaving sprinkled over the aftertaste here. With very good substance and impressive length, this is a classic Pauillac that I suspect will offer 25 or 30 years of pleasure

Bettane & Desseauve

16,5-17 / 20

le 28/04/2016

Grain de tannin très fin, très agréable de texture et de caractère médocain affirmé. On pourra le boire avant dix ans d’âge.

Vinous

92-95 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 27/04/2016

A wine of class, pedigree and nuance, the 2015 Haut-Batailley is superb. Beams of supporting tannin give the dark purplish flavors striking energy and cut. Graphite, smoke, violet, mint, dark cherry and plum notes continue to open up in the glass. Haut-Batailley is a Pauillac with distinct Saint-Julien leanings, and that is exactly what comes across here. It is also one of the overachievers of the year. The 2015 was impressive each and every time I saw it. Tasted five times.

Decanter.com

91 / 100

par Steven Spurrier le 27/04/2016

Good depth of Cabernet fruit with lots of finesse and proper grip. As always, a beautifully textured wine that will open up very well and also last. 2021-2035

timatkin.com

93 / 100

par Tim Atkin MW le 20/04/2016

Jancis Robinson

17 /

par Jancis Robinson le 19/04/2016

72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot. 49 hl/ha.Bright limpid crimson. Quite tense and exciting spiciness on the nose. Rich and ripe. Quite forward but good savoury undertow. Lots of energy. Dry but not drying end. A good effort! Nothing forced. Drink 2024-2040

René Gabriel

17 / 20

le 10/04/2016

70 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 25 % Merlot, 5 % Cabernet Franc. Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Florale und pfeffrige Noten zeigend, vermittelt eine würzige Cabernet-Expression. Im Gaumen muskulös mit verlangender Adstringenz, feine Schokobitterkeit im Extrakt, im Finale mit einem würzigen Brazil-Tabaktouch endend. 17/20 2023 – 2045

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

par James Suckling le 05/04/2016

Racy and balanced red with black currant, plum and berry aromas and flavors. Full body, soft and silky tannins, Elegant.

Wine Spectator

89-92 / 100

par James Molesworth le 03/04/2016

This has a rather streamlined feel, with notes of red currant preserves, violet and iron all in lock step from start to finish. Shows nice purity.—J.M.