The 2018 Haut Batailley Verso is a Bordeaux blend from the renowned region of Pauillac, France. This red wine, produced by Haut Batailley, features an alcohol content of 14.5% and is sealed with a cork closure. As the second wine of this esteemed estate, first created in 2017, it is managed by the team at Lynch-Bages.

Reviewers have highlighted the wine's characteristic Pauillac profile and its potential for aging. Jeb Dunnuck, who scored the wine at 92 points, describes it as having a "complex, nuanced, approachable style with classic Pauillac dark fruits, tobacco, lead pencil, and earthy aromas and flavors." He adds that it is "gorgeously fruited, succulent, and seamless," while also possessing the "balance, structure, and purity to keep for 20 years or more."

James Suckling, also awarding the wine 92 points, notes its "dark-berry and mineral character with stones," and praises its "firm and silky tannins and a fresh and clean finish." He remarks on its "structure and style," indicating that it is a well-crafted second wine of Haut Batailley.

The wine's firm tannic structure is a recurring theme among reviewers. Decanter, which gave it a score of 90, mentions that it feels "a little austere and closed right now, not giving much," but acknowledges the "plenty of firm tannins and well-defined blackberry fruits" indicating its potential. They suggest a drinking window from 2024 to 2036.

Vinous, also rating it 90 points, describes the 2018 Verso as being "laced with copious blue/black fruits, spice, new leather, smoke, and lavender." Antonio Galloni notes that the élevage has softened some of its angular contours, but it remains "a bit on the burly side." He recommends consuming it over the next decade.

Jane Anson's review, dated November 23, 2023, highlights the "clear vintage variation" from the 2017, noting its "sweet sandalwood, damson berry fruit, powerful tannic grip, and a touch of heat from the alcohol." She suggests that while it can be enjoyed now for its rich fruit structure, it will benefit from further aging.

Overall, the 2018 Haut Batailley Verso is a well-regarded Bordeaux blend with notable aging potential, firm tannins, and a classic Pauillac profile.