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Tasting notes
Score 76/100 · Drink 1997-2017, Robert Parker, Feb 1997

This dark purple-colored Batailley is marred by a penetrating vegetable-like nose. Furthermore, the wine is lean, hard, and tannic, lacking charm and fruit. It will keep for two decades, but who cares?

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76
76/100

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76
76/100

Robert Parker

76
76/100

Robert Parker

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76 points
Robert Parker
Score 76/100 · Robert Parker

This dark purple-colored Batailley is marred by a penetrating vegetable-like nose. Furthermore, the wine is lean, hard, and tannic, lacking charm and fruit. It will keep for two decades, but who cares? Feb 1997, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Château Batailley 16:9
Batailley

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.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13%

Classification

Cinquième Grand Cru Classé

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