Chateau Haut-Batailley, Pauillac, France 2015 Reserve While I feel the Treinta

While I feel the Treinta y Dos bottling offers a slightly more complete expression of the Chacra project

Dark cherry in immediate character

closes up a bit in the glass but still offers up great intensity and complexity

characterized by a good balance between acidity and alcohol

Greenish yellow color with bright reflections

Chateau Haut-Batailley, Pauillac, France 2015 Reserve While I feel the TreintaA wine of class, pedigree and nuance, the 2015 Haut Batailley is superb. Beams of supporting tannin give the dark purplish flavors striking energy and cut. Graphite, smoke, violet, mint, dark cherry and plum notes continue to open up in the glass. Haut Batailley is a Pauillac with distinct Saint Julien leanings, and that is exactly what comes across here. It is also one of the overachievers of the year. The 2015 was impressive each and every time I