Château Haut-Batailley 1983
- Unit price
- 153,33 €per l
D6-821-821-83
1983
12.50%
0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Bordeaux-Pauillac , France
Parker about Château Haut-Batailley 1983
The 1983 Haut Batailley was the only bottle not to have been tasted at the property. Instead it was a bottle that I had purchased myself from impeccable provenance in Bordeaux. Admittedly, I didn't have high expectations. Yet I was pleasantly surprised. The bouquet is what you would expect from a 1983: not powerful but replete with Pauillac-like scents of cedar wood and graphite, commendable degraded black fruit underneath. The palate is well balanced with satisfying depth. It is fully mature but certainly not over the hill with plenty of freshness and lovely tobacco-tinged black fruit on the finish. Simply fine classic Claret that lies its 33 years of age. I doff my cap.
Description
| Land | France |
| Region | Bordeaux-Pauillac |
| Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
| Alkoholgehalt | 12.50% |
| Füllstand | Into Neck |
| Verschlußart | cork stopper |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
| Farbe | Red |
| Inverkehrbringer | Château Haut-Batailley, Petit Batailley, 33250 Pauillac, France |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 1992 - 2032 |
| Parker Punkte | 89 |
| Jahrgang | 1983 |
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Château Haut-Batailley 1983
Haut-Batailley 1983 is a wine that has retained its character and elegance despite the challenges of the vintage.
On the nose, the wine presents subtle aromas of red fruits such as cherries and red currants, accompanied by hints of spice and earth. Although the aromas are not as intense as in great vintages, they still display a certain finesse and complexity.
On the palate, Haut-Batailley 1983 displays moderate fullness and a well-balanced structure. The tannins are soft and well-integrated, giving the wine a pleasant texture. The fruit flavors are delicate and tender, accompanied by a refreshing acidity that brings vibrancy to the wine.
The finish is medium-length, ending with hints of red fruits and spices. Haut-Batailley 1983 is a wine that can be enjoyed now and offers a pleasant drinking experience, even if it lacks the long-aging potential of greater vintages. Nevertheless, it is a beautiful expression of its terroir and a testament to the winery's craftsmanship.