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1982 Chateau Batailley 1982 Pauillac Grand Cru Classe

1982 Chateau Batailley 1982 Pauillac Grand Cru Classe

1982 Chateau Batailley 1982 Pauillac Grand Cru Classe


From the outstanding 1982 vintage and scoring 91/100 Parker points Tasted at the Batailley vertical tasting at the chteau, the 1982 Batailley continues to perform well despite never really being the go-to Pauillac in this vintage. This might be the best of a dozen or so bottles that I have tasted over the years. The nose here is the most intense that I have encountered, with pencil shavings infusing the black fruit and cedar and a savory touch that becomes more pronounced as it opens. The palate is medium-bodied with fine definition, a classic Bordeaux here with good structure and a bullish, tobacco-tinged finish that is conservative but does the job. It cuts away a little too swiftly, but there is just enough dryness to keep you returning for another sip. I can see this continuing on its plateau over the next 15-20 years; and, while it will never challenge the likes of Latour or Pichon-Lalande, it will satisfy a great number of wine lovers. Drink now - 2032. A perfect gift. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth 17.99] and comes with our limited edition 'Great First Growths of Bordeaux' Print (worth 49.97) at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
£299.97

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