93-95

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2022 Haut-Batailley is a potent, brooding wine. Black cherry, gravel, cured meat, spice and leather infuse the 2022 with tons of mineral and savory intensity, backed by a formidable spine of tannin that gives the wine shape and vertical thrust. I imagine the 2022 will need the better part of a decade to come into its own. Tasted two times. 04/2023

94

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2022 Haut-Batailley has a wonderfully defined, mineral-driven bouquet with a touch of vibrant black fruit and perhaps more focus than previous vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with a crisp acidity. This elegant Haut-Batailley builds beautifully while retaining tension and poise on the finish. This might be the best vintage to date under the Cazes family. 01/2025

91+

William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 2022 Haut-Batailley exhibits rich aromas of cherry preserve, jammy berries and creamy new oak, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ripe and extracted palate that's chunky and muscular, concluding with a vanillin-inflected finish. 03/2025

95

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Juicy red, blue, and black fruits, scorched earth, sappy flowers, and chalky minerality all emerge from the 2022 Château Haut-Batailley, a beautifully pure, polished, elegant Pauillac that's medium to full-bodied has a layered, elegant mouthfeel, and ultra-fine tannins. I love its overall balance, and this is up with the finest vintages I've tasted from this château. The 2022 is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, raised in 65% new French oak. It’s going to benefit from just 4-5 years of bottle age (it’s far from unapproachable today) and have 30 years of overall longevity. 02/2025

94

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Belle couleur sombre, aux reflets noirs. Nez intense, au fruité mûr et suave. Jolie touche de réglisse à l'agitation du verre. Moelleux à l'attaque, particulièrement savoureux au milieu, avec un corps gras et un déroulé velouté, le vin glisse jusqu'en finale où il retrouve une nuance plus fraîche. C'est long et très bon. 02/2025

95

James Suckling

James Suckling

There’s a very attractive palate to this, showing lead pencil, blackcurrants and granite. Hints of herbs and tobacco. Medium- to full-bodied with creamy tannins and a savory finish. It's firm and lively at the end. Drink after 2028. 01/2025