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Haut Batailley 2013
Pauillac, Fifth Growth
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The Château Haut-Batailley 2013 is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot picked from 2 to 10 October at 31hl/ha. It has a light and slightly leafy bouquet with touches of bay leaf and undergrowth. It is missing a little vigour at this stage. The palate is medium-bodied with a saline character on the entry (like Lynch Bages). It gains cohesion towards the finish, remaining resolutely 'classic' in style with a nice touch of austerity lingering on the aftertaste. Score: 88 - 90 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2014 |
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Fine lifted Cabernet nose, smooth and ripe, touch of spice, Merlot adds charm and elegance, good wine. Score: 89 Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2017-2027 01 April 2014 |
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Black berries and mintiness on the nose. Very pretty wine. Some blueberry and red cherry fruit depth and good grip on the toasty finish. Score: 87 - 89 Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2014 |
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A firm, juicy wine with iron, mineral and spice character. Medium body with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Clean and pretty. Pure and linear. Score: 88 - 89 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 01 April 2014 |
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A racy, slightly high-pitched style, with red currant, blood orange and floral notes, lined with a bright iron accent that holds sway on the austere finish. Score: 87 - 90 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 01 April 2014 |
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The 2013 Haut Batailley wraps around the palate with lovely depth and nuance. A layered, resonant wine, the 2013 impresses for its depth and overall balance. Black cherry, plum, dark spices and menthol add the final layers of complexity on the nuanced finish. This is a gorgeous wine with tons of near and medium-term appeal. Score: 88 - 91 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com 01 April 2014 |
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76% Cabernet Sauvignon 24% Merlot. Ripe, juicy cassis, sappy oak but well integrated. Finely ground tannin that really grips the finish. Fine, traditional Pauillac, with lovely balance and good persistence. (17+) Score: 17 Jancis Robinson MW, Richard Hemming, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2017-2027 01 April 2014 |