Château Haut-Batailley
Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Blend
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Top Notes For
I found the nose of the '89 Château Haut-Batailley Red Bordeaux to be quite herbal, with some forest floor, licorice and muted dark fruit aromas. It was full-bodied, but still velvety with a sweet aftertaste. Nice enough, but I would not cellar much longer.
I found the nose of the '89 Château Haut-Batailley Red Bordeaux to be quite herbal, with some forest floor, licorice and muted dark fruit aromas. It was full-bodied, but still velvety with a sweet aftertaste. Nice enough, but I would not cellar much longer.
2 people found it helpfulJan 11th, 2013Lean, funky, light red fruits, slight VA, good acidity
Lean, funky, light red fruits, slight VA, good acidity
Sep 19th, 2015Purchased it on its release and brought it with me from Wisconsin back in 1999. The wine is holding out but at the tail end, pepper, bell pepper, leather. Lovely soft finish.
Purchased it on its release and brought it with me from Wisconsin back in 1999. The wine is holding out but at the tail end, pepper, bell pepper, leather. Lovely soft finish.
Dec 26th, 2014I'm a big fan of this winery. This was a lively bottle but on the decline.
I'm a big fan of this winery. This was a lively bottle but on the decline.
Jul 22nd, 2014