Haut Batailley Vintage:2001 when he planted his own

when he planted his own vineyard

but this is one example where the younger generation is building on past success by taking things to an entirely new level

Punches above its weight

warm spices

clean and moderately austere finale

Haut Batailley Vintage:2001 when he planted his ownThe 1986 Haut Batailley has matured in splendid fashion. The nose is engaging, a mixture of red and black fruit, gravel and spice. Juxtaposed against the 1996 Haut Batailley I find more energy in this, despite being ten years older. The palate is medium bodied with fine tannin, earthy black fruit with good acidity. It is not a complex Pauillac and the finish feels a tad staid, although the residue of white pepper and bay leaf on the finish is very