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Haut Batailley 2006

Pauillac, Fifth Growth

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Tasting Notes

Tasted at a vertical tasting at the château. The 2006 Haut Batailley is a wine that I have always appreciated and at ten years of age, I have no reason to change that view. It has a such a lively and vivacious bouquet, especially when compared to the sultrier (if ultimately superior 2005 Haut-Batailley). The palate is underpinned by very fine tannin, the acidity quite noticeable but simply lending freshness and tension. There is a sense of this being a Pauillac that is tightly coiled and there is a lot of energy on the finish. This is a great success for the vintage, but if you can wait another couple of years, it should manifest more intriguing secondary notes and turn into a more interesting Pauillac. Tasted July 2016.

Score: 91

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2035 30 June 2017

Tasted at Grand-Puy Lacoste. Very deep black purple hue. The nose is intense and well defined with sweet black cherries, plum and gravel: very pure. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with a vibrant minerally heart and good acidity. Well-defined structure, very focused, no frill Cabernet Sauvignon that has been picked at optimal ripeness. Crisp, almost clinical finish. A superb Haut Batailley. Tasted April 2007.

Score: 90 - 92

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 19 April 2007

Good dark, bright red. Aromas of currant, smoke, minerals, licorice and dried flowers. Suave on entry, then supple and sweet in the middle, with Pauillac-typical flavors of currant, iron, fresh herbs and tobacco leaf. An understated wine, dry but not austere. Today a peppery element shortens the wine's finish.

Score: 88

Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2009

This property, while in the Pauillac appellation, seems to be more St.-Julien-like in most vintages. With silky tannins, its sweet berry-scented nose intermixed with some forest floor and underbrush offer impressive aromatics. The wine is medium-bodied, with silky, noble sweetness, and a fine, pure finish. It should drink well for 12-15+ years.

Score: 89

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2009-2024 01 February 2009

This feminine-styled wine is more similar to a St.-Julien than a Pauillac. A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot, the deep ruby/purple-tinged 2006 Haut-Batailley offers up sweet aromas of black cherries, licorice, currants, and a hint of underbrush along with a silky texture. Xavier Borie has been upgrading the quality at this estate over the last several years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020.

Score: 89 - 91

Robert Parker, - 01 January 1900

The 2006 contains more Cabernet Sauvignon than ever before with 75%, 23% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Very dark in colour with fresh clean currant fruits. Again there is good Cabernet character here and plenty of depth and richness in the middle with silky tannins and a velvet texture. More gentle and forward than Grand Puy Lacoste but all in balance.

Score: 90 - 92

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2007

Very deep crimson right out to the rim. Very delicate and singing dark red fruit. Not big but quite excessively juicy. Sweet and round with the tannins in very good balance. Crunchy juicy fruit. Well done! Really lively. Not for the very long term and a little fade on the finish but terribly pretty. Beware the drinking dates - to be read with the score. If one were cruel one would call it Pauillac Lite but it should certainly be a pleasure to drink. Well restrained.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2010-2016 01 April 2007

Fresh and fruity, with good acidity and a clean berry aftertaste. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a medium finish. Long. Very good for the vintage.

Score: 89 - 91

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2007