Michael Schuster: Ripe cassis fruit to smell; well-packed, supple middle weight with a notably fine textured tannin for the cru; sweet, even, cassis flavour, excellent-quality fruit and good length. Exceptional Haut-Batailley. 15.5

Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve: A classical, firm and spicy, very well-balanced wine, sure to be appreciated by educated connoisseurs. Most likely very reasonably priced too. 16