2024 Château Haut-Batailley

The 2024 Haut-Batailley races across the palate with masses of dark fruit, menthol, licorice, espresso and dried herbs. Floral overtones reappear on the finish, adding a refined touch. Powerful yet polished, the 2024 is quite impressive. This feels a bit less extracted than the first vintages under the leadership of the Cazes family, not a bad thing at all in my view. Very fine. Tasted two times.

- Antonio Galloni (04/2025)

A bright and slightly spicy Pauillac led by vivid acidity and a touch of peppercorns. Red berries and cherries with juicy fruit and medium to full body. Tannins are firm and quite fine-grained. Long but not dense at the end. 68% cabernet sauvignon, 26% merlot and 6% petit verdot. 12.9% alcohol.

- Zekun Shuai (04/2025)

The 2024 Château Haut-Batailley checks in as 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, and 6% Petit Verdot. It brings more density and depth compared to the Verso and is deeper ruby/purple-hued with solid notes of darker currants, sappy flowers, and graphite, as well as some classic Pauillac freshly sharpened pencils. It's beautifully balanced, medium-bodied, has fine tannins, and a beautiful finish. (05/2025)

Deep garnet-purple colored. Rolls out with open-knit scents of juicy plums, kirsch, and black pepper, plus touches of lavender and pencil lead. The light-bodied palate is lively with a light chewiness texturing the delicate red and black fruit flavors, finishing on a peppery note. (05/2025)

The 2024 Haut-Batailley offers up aroma of cherries, kirsch and petroleum jelly, followed by a medium-bodied, chunky and tannic palate.

- William Kelley (04/2025)