Juicy red, blue, and black fruits, scorched earth, sappy flowers, and chalky minerality all emerge from the 2022 Château Haut-Batailley, a beautifully pure, polished, elegant Pauillac that's medium to full-bodied has a layered, elegant mouthfeel, and ultra-fine tannins.The 2022 is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, raised in 65% new French oak

The 2022 Fifth Growth Chateau Haut-Batailley performed very well in the vintage. I had sometimes overlooked this producer in the past years, but this vintage dazzled me. This wine offers aromas and flavors of blackberry, with a side of licorice, and a touch of oak. (Tasted: January 23, 2025, San Francisco, CA)