2019 Verso

The 2019 Verso de Haut-Batailley is a step up from the previous two vintages with cleaner, more delineated fruit—blackberry, mulberry and a light graphite scent. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and fine depth but no heaviness, moving into secondary, savory notes toward the finish.

- Neal Martin (11/2023)

The 2019 Château Haut-Batailley Verso is incredibly floral and perfumed, with beautiful red and blue fruits as well as lead pencil, tobacco, and sappy herb nuances. A medium-bodied, elegant second wine, it has the tannins, mid-palate, and overall balance to drink well for two decades if properly stored. (04/2022)

A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, the 2019 Verso is deep garnet-purple in color. It is a little closed to start, opening out to notes of black raspberries, mulberries, and cassis, plus wafts of potpourri, tree bark, and Sichuan pepper. The medium-bodied palate is tightly wound, with lovely tension and a mineral-laced finish. (05/2023)

Sports a noticeable savory streak from the start, along with brisk cassis and damson plum notes and a subtle infusion of tobacco leaf. Shows a good twinge of iron through the finish. On the austere side but in proportion, this is for fans of the style. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2032.

- J.M.