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Wine Description
The Story
The 22 hectares of vines are planted with 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Medium purple in colour, with a nose of nutmeg, clove and coriander seed. The palate is spicy with some sweet red plums and cherries and silky, creamy tannins that give a flattering texture to the wine. This approachably smooth and supple style will make for stylish and yet classic early drinking.
Wine Information
At the entrance to the Pauillac AOC area, the Virgin Mary watches over the Haut-Batailley vineyard from Tour L’Aspic.
Built in 1875 by the pious Demoiselles Averous, Tour l’Aspic captures the romance of its era.
This new label was inspired by and pays tribute to the tower, so emblematic of Château Haut-Batailley.
The story behind its name is a mystery. According to local legend, the Virgin Mary is crushing an asp underfoot, a symbol of ...
Vintage 2017
Bordeaux 2017 - A year of contrast
Life is not fair and neither is nature. As the earth warms, flowering becomes earlier and the risk of frost damage increases. Few winemakers remember the frosts of 1991, but their legacy is still haunting. When meteorologists predicted a cold blast on the nights of April 27 and 28, there was a real sense of panic. Most with the means deployed, candles, wind turbines, helicopters, lit hay, took all the meas...
