Haut Batailley other_regions rose petal and mint develop

rose petal and mint develop nicely

and black raspberry

There's more austerity to this wine than in most vintages

The 2018 Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard opens with striking

The 2004 Brane-Cantenac is a far better wine than the 2003

Haut Batailley other_regions rose petal and mint developThe 1986 Haut Batailley has matured in splendid fashion. The nose is engaging, a mixture of red and black fruit, gravel and spice. Juxtaposed against the 1996 Haut Batailley I find more energy in this, despite being ten years older. The palate is medium bodied with fine tannin, earthy black fruit with good acidity. It is not a complex Pauillac and the finish feels a tad staid, although the residue of white pepper and bay leaf on the finish is very