1979 Batailley
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The 1979 possesses good, dark ruby color, with a ripe, but emerging bouquet of cassis fruit, oak, and earthy scents. The aggressively hard tannins have begun to melt away, revealing a spicy, compact, austere wine that will age well, but never elicit much excitement. Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted, 3/89.
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The 1979 possesses good, dark ruby color, with a ripe, but emerging bouquet of cassis fruit, oak, and earthy scents. The aggressively hard tannins have begun to melt away, revealing a spicy, compact, austere wine that will age well, but never elicit much excitement. Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted, 3/89. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
It was on the site of Batailley in 1453 that one of the final battles (or “batailles”) of the Hundred Years’ War took place. Today owned by the Castéja family, the Fifth Growth is renowned for producing wine that is the epitome of classic Claret.