2009 Château Haut-Batailley Pauillac Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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Medium/full bodied, bright, earthy and loaded with cedar, tobacco leaf, spice and crisp red fruits, the wine is energetic, fresh and crisp. Classic in style, this could improve with another 5 years or so in the cellar. 4,177 Views Tasted Sep 20, 20192009 Haut Batailey is light ruby. Notes of black berry and cedar notes define the perfume. Medium bodied, with a short, albeit ripe, cassis finish. 87/89 Pts 8,489 Views Tasted Aug 26, 2010 |
When to Drink Chateau Haut Batailley, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Haut Batailley can be enjoyed on the young side with decanting. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 2-4 hours, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Chateau Haut Batailley is usually better with at least 7-10 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Haut Batailley offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 10-18 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau Haut Batailley with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Haut Batailley is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau Haut Batailley is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Haut Batailley is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.