Château Batailley Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon 1982
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The 1982 Batailley is a vintage that has never quite met my expectations. Now at almost four decades old, I find that the aromatics lack the fruité of its peers, also compared to the superior 1989. Earthy, dried leaves and light smoky aromas gently waft from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with dry tannins and vestiges of red fruit, a little sour now, but it fades a little towards the peppery finish. This used to be knitted together, but now it feels a little frayed at the seams. Tasted at the château. (Neal Martin, Vinous, September 2022)
The 1982 Batailley is a vintage that has never quite met my expectations. Now at almost four decades old, I find that the aromatics lack the fruité of its peers, also compared to the superior 1989. Earthy, dried leaves and light smoky aromas gently waft from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with dry tannins and vestiges of red fruit, a little sour now, but it fades a little towards the peppery finish. This used to be knitted together, but now it feels a little frayed at the seams. Tasted at the château. (Neal Martin, Vinous, September 2022)
9.0
Michael Horkay
here's another surprise fifth growth from a great year. This wine had amazing fruit and complexity for an 82 Wow please seek other shit and leave these wines for me
here's another surprise fifth growth from a great year. This wine had amazing fruit and complexity for an 82 Wow please seek other shit and leave these wines for me
9.1
Ron Siegel
Another 82 that is showing well, full bodied with notes of sweet red & black fruits, earth, spice & tobacco.
Another 82 that is showing well, full bodied with notes of sweet red & black fruits, earth, spice & tobacco.
9.2
Helen Kim
Smooth and delicious
Smooth and delicious
9.3
