2017 Château Haut-Bages Monpelou, Pauillac

Assembled from 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, this has luxuriant, black fruit aromas, which emerge strongly from the glass. The palate shows richness, dense fruit, well-rounded tannins and a balanced, mouth-coating, soft finish. Under the same ownership as Château Batailley and made with the same attention to detail, this is a fabulous Pauillac (for drinking 2021-2027+).