94 points,

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, February 2013

This is firm and structured with blueberry and hazelnut character. Full body, with fine tannins and a juicy finish. So long and pretty. Wonderful texture. Better after 2017.

90 -92 points,

Jeff Leve, TheWineCellarInsider.com, April 2011

From 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the Borie family produced a wine that offers spicy cassis aromas, depth of flavor and a finish of ripe black and red fruits.

John Sweeney, JJ Buckley, April 2011

78% cabernet sauvignon, 19% merlot, 1% cabernet franc, 2% petit verdot. Chateau Batailley has 40 year old vines planted to 58 hectares. Aged in 50% new French oak barrels. A pretty nose of cherry, cassis, and licorice leads into a palate that is very silky with well integrated tannin structure and good acidity. Medium bodied, this is a delicious and softer style 2010 Pauillac. Enjoy in 5 years and over following 20.

92 points,

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, November 2012

Moving on from the Lacoste Borie 2010, the Haut-Batailley immediately displays more fruit intensity on the nose with blackberry, graphite, flint and dried pressed flowers. It is well defined and blossoms with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and crisp brambly black fruit laced with graphite and a touch of cracked black pepper. It is a "classic" Haut-Batailley for sure, foursquare and beautifully balanced with a refined, rather aristocratic finish. Very fine.

91 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2013

Sexy creme de cassis notes along with a big kiss of cedar wood, spice box and licorice are all present in this dense, ruby/purple-colored wine, which is lush and silky smooth, with opulence and early appeal. It can be drunk now or cellared for 15-20 years.

Owned by Xavier Borie, the proprietor of the better-known Grand Puy Lacoste, this 2010 is a beauty and one of the strongest efforts he's produced over recent years.

90 -93 points,

Wine Spectator, March 2011

This is ripe, with a lovely beam of cassis and blackberry well-harnessed by seamless acidity. The rounded, enticing finish has a dash of toasty vanilla that's well-embedded. -J.M.

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