Chateau Haut-Batailley 1996

Open and fine, Chateau Haut-Batailley 1996 (Pauillac, Bordeaux) is medium ruby/brick, exhibiting perfumed aromas of sweet ripe cassis and smoke. Medium bodied, with soft tanins and sweet fruit, it lacks a bit of structure but ends in a pleasant sweet note. Drink now. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 2 Aug 2005.