Haut Batailley other_regions Finishes with substantial ripe tannins

Finishes with substantial ripe tannins and excellent length

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

tannic and structured

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

Haut Batailley other_regions Finishes with substantial ripe tanninsThe 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