Haut Batailley Pauillac 5eme Cru 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Haut Batailley
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 5eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Representative critic scores for Haut‑Batailley 2017: James Suckling ~93–94; Wine Advocate ~92; Vinous/Neal Martin ~92; Decanter ~92; Wine Spectator ~92

Tasting Note
Concentrated black-currant and cassis with graphite, cedar and dark chocolate notes. Medium‑to‑full body, polished but firm tannins, minty/peppery lift and a long, savory finish with subtle toasty oak.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted ribeye, lamb chops, duck confit, hard cheeses (Comté, aged cheddar). Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), soy‑braised short ribs, miso‑glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification with temperature‑controlled fermentation; matured ~18 months in oak (approx. 60% new) before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Château Haut‑Batailley is a 5ème Cru Classé Pauillac estate (≈40 ha). Acquired/managed by the Cazes family (Lynch‑Bages) from 2017; modernisation and focus on biodiversity followed under new direction.