1961 Haut Batailley
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In the context of the vintage's great reputation, this wine tastes atypical and comparable to the style of the 1962. Soft, ripe, spicy fruit on the nose reveals full maturity. However, the intense ripeness that exists in so many 1961s is not present in Haut-Batailley. Soft, round, plump, fruity flavors are overlaid with oak in this medium-bodied wine. Drink up. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 7/83.
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In the context of the vintage's great reputation, this wine tastes atypical and comparable to the style of the 1962. Soft, ripe, spicy fruit on the nose reveals full maturity. However, the intense ripeness that exists in so many 1961s is not present in Haut-Batailley. Soft, round, plump, fruity flavors are overlaid with oak in this medium-bodied wine. Drink up. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 7/83. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com
About the producer

The Cazes family – owners of Lynch-Bages and Ormes de Pez – purchased Haut-Batailley in 2017. They’ve embarked on a significant replanting programme, and exciting things are likely to come from this address with its new backing.