Classificatie | Cinquième Cru Classé |
Wijnsoort | Rood |
Producent | Chateau Haut Batailley |
Jaar | 1986 |
Land | Frankrijk |
Streek | Bordeaux, Pauillac |
Druif | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend |
Inhoud | 0,75 |
Conditie | Base of neck |
Etiket | Licht gevlekt |
Voorraad | 0 |
The 1986 Haut-Batailley has matured in splendid fashion. The nose is engaging, a mixture of red and black fruit, gravel and spice. Juxtaposed against the 1996 Haut-Batailley I find more energy in this, despite being ten years older. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, earthy black fruit with good acidity. It is not a complex Pauillac and the finish feels a tad staid, although the residue of white pepper and bay leaf on the finish is very pleasurable.
Elegant and tasty with cedar, plum and currant flavors of moderate depth an d intensity. Lacks the richness for greatness, but it's a very good drink.