Chateau Haut-Batailley, Pauillac, France 2018 Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux Smooth and round

Smooth and round

blueberries and violets with some crushed-raspberry aromas follow through to a full body with wonderfully crafted and pure tannins that intertwine wonderfully with the blue fruit and blackberries

with a clean and dry finish

grilled meats

It's ripe and round

Chateau Haut-Batailley, Pauillac, France 2018 Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux Smooth and roundJuicy, fresh and nicely compact, with sleek iron along the edges of a core of steeped plum and cassis fruit flavors. Subtle tugs of savory, tobacco and cedar through the finish, with a last, lingering perfumed whiff of dark tea. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. 94 Pts Wine Spectator