Château Haut-Batailley Verso Pauillac 2019

The wine revels in fruit. With a fine, stylish character, the second wine of this estate is juicy and full of black currant flavors. It will age well over the medium term, drink from 2025.

The 2019 Château Haut-Batailley Verso is incredibly floral and perfumed, with beautiful red and blue fruits as well as lead pencil, tobacco, and sappy herb nuances. A medium-bodied, elegant second wine, it has the tannins, mid-palate, and overall balance to drink well for two decades if properly stored.

Sports a noticeable savory streak from the start, along with brisk cassis and damson plum notes and a subtle infusion of tobacco leaf. Shows a good twinge of iron through the finish. On the austere side but in proportion, this is for fans of the style. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2032.