2020 Haut Batailley Verso 6 Pack

Château Haut-Batailley marks the entrance into the vineyard of Pauillac with the iconic Aspic tower that dominates the estate. The estate is a classified growth, included in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855. Until 1942, Haut-Batailley’s history was linked with that of its neighbour, Batailley, after which they parted ways. In 2017, a new and exciting chapter under the Cazes family of Châteaux Lynch-Bages and Ormes de Pez began… The vineyard extends over forty hectares on soils of deep Garonne gravel. 22 hectares are currently in production. When the Cazes family took over, 19 hectares of land with planting rights within AOC Pauillac had not been planted (they were never reinstated after Phylloxera). In 2018, following an in-depth study of the terroirs, an extensive planting programme was carried out. Particularly representative of the Pauillac appellation, grapes are currently Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Haut-Batailley Verso , the second wine of the property, displays freshness, aromatic depth and elegance , and can be enjoyed from its early years onwards. THE VINTAGE Mild winter temperatures made for a speedier bud break, which came very early, almost fifteen days ahead of the ten-year average. April and May were relatively hot, resulting in rapid plant development. Flowering took place in particularly difficult conditions in the last week of May, in hot, wet weather punctuated by rainfall. The beginning of the summer was very dry, and several heat peaks were recorded in July. The Haut-Batailley vineyard, composed essentially of old vines with strong roots, coped very well with the important water constraints at the beginning of the summer. The dry summer weather conditions began to change in the second half of August. At midveraison there were some stormy episodes, particularly beneficial for the plants. The hot and dry weather in September, which continued right up until the harvest, helped the grapes reach full maturity in perfect health. The first grapes were picked especially early, on 14 September. The Merlot was harvested over five days, from 14 to 18 September. Picking of the Cabernet then followed, from 22 to 29 September. All grapes were harvested exclusively by hand. A first sorting took place in the vineyard before transporting the harvest in 200kg containers. The grapes were then sorted a second and third time, before and after de-stemming. Vatting took place over a period of three weeks, with successive cycles of pumping over and “rack and return”. Following running off, malolactic fermentation began in vats and the wine started its ageing in oak barrels. “Verso 2020 displays a deep purple colour. The predominantly Merlot blend offers a charming nose of blackcurrant and blueberry. Its tannic structure is both supple and precise. The palate is characterised by notes of black fruit, with a slightly spicy finish. It is a harmonious and compelling wine.” Julien Galland, technical manager, May 2022.

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