Château Batailley

Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon

9.02 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Lewis Chester

1959 vintage. Medium garnet. Some VA on the nose. Floral, hints of oak notes. Not a hell of a lot of fruit. Very astringent. Turning to vinegar? Tannin is still very much present and gives the wine a resolute structure. Finish is pretty darn good.

1959 vintage. Medium garnet. Some VA on the nose. Floral, hints of oak notes. Not a hell of a lot of fruit. Very astringent. Turning to vinegar? Tannin is still very much present and gives the wine a resolute structure. Finish is pretty darn good.

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James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.0

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