Haut Batailley other_regions Perfumed aromas of cherry

Perfumed aromas of cherry

The 2018 Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard opens with striking

cherry and violet pastille flavors that are complicated by salty olive and cracked pepper nuances

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

Haut Batailley other_regions Perfumed aromas of cherryThe 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