2021, Château Haut-Batailley, PAUILLAC, 5ème Grand Cru Classé

Bordeaux Blend: Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.

Open and violet-scented bramble fruits, some smoked cherries and milk chocolate. Smooth and supple, this has generosity of fruit, acidity and velvety tannins. Round and just so delicious, really very moreish, all in balance with the texture that is both fine as well as plump, giving this total mouth-coating feel with a delicacy but also depth of flavour. Extremely approachable even at this stage with so much life and energy but well controlled too. I love this! The creamy, chalky edges are so appealing, it's by no means a showstopper but for balance, harmony and a lovely fresh and soft and gentle Claret it's delicious. That mint, liquorice ending is great too. Has persistence and length. Eric Boissenot consultant. 3.74pH. 93/100 Georgina Hindle, Decanter. 

Drinking Window:  2025 - 2045