Haut Batailley 2008
Haut Batailley 2008 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot (Pauillac, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angludet 2012 Château Angludet · Bordeaux | £63.00 | |||
| Giscours 2015 Chateau Giscours · Bordeaux | £86.00 | |||
| Cantenac Brown 2009 Chateau Cantenac Brown · Bordeaux | £92.00 | |||
| Branaire Ducru 2008 Château Branaire-Ducru · Bordeaux | £74.00 |
Château Haut-Batailley 2008 is a Left Bank Bordeaux red wine from the Pauillac appellation. The wine is a classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Petit Verdot, produced before the Cazes family acquired the estate in 2017. The wine carries the traditional Pauillac profile of cedar, cigar box and brambly black fruit. The 2008 vintage yielded wines with high acidity and firm tannins, but Haut-Batailley’s terroir near the Saint-Julien border provides a degree of elegance and plushness. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with a fleshy entry and a caressing mouthfeel that belies the year’s reputation for austerity.