1970 Château Batailley
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Tasting notes
Score 82/100 · Drink 1987, Robert Parker, Jan 1998
In many respects, this wine typifies Batailley and the style of wine so often produced there--dark ruby, with a bouquet that offers ripe fruit, some mild oaky notes, but not much complexity. On the palate, the wine is chunky and fleshy, with good concentration, firm tannins, and a monolithic personality. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 6/87.
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82
82/100
Robert Parker
About the producer
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.