Ratings
By Robert Parker 89
Tasting Notes
Silky, sexy, supple, and altogether a gorgeous effort from Haut-Batailley, the 1995 is a medium-bodied, seamless, beautifully pure Pauillac with gobs of black currant fruit intermixed with smoke, vanilla, and lead pencil. Already approachable, it promises to become even better over the next 10-12 years. A very hedonistic wine.
Readers need to take a serious look at this estate, which has always produced good but rarely inspiring wines. The 1995s and 1996s may merit an outstanding rating after a few years of bottle age. These are sleeper selections in both vintages.(Wine Advocate #115 Feb 1998)
By Robert Parker