Chateau Haut Batailley 1996

Classification	Cinquième Cru Classé
Type	Red
Brand	Chateau Haut Batailley
Vintage	1996
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux, Pauillac
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2020
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (90)

While this may be the most impressive Haut-Batailley I have ever tasted, I am reluctant to go out on a limb and give this wine a higher rating until I can taste it a few more times from both cask and bottle. The wine exhibits a dense purple color, as well as a wonderfully sweet, classic Pauillac nose of black currants and cigar box notes. Powerful for Haut-Batailley (normally a light, elegant, supple Pauillac), the 1996 possesses intense fruit, medium to full body, ripe tannin, and a surprisingly long, layered finish. This appears to be a classic, and may merit an outstanding score.

Winespectator (90)

Aromas of blackberries and cassis, with hints of toasted oak. Full-bodied, chewy and rich. A bit one-dimensional on the palate.

Rene Gabriel (17)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 17/20 points.

BOW (8)