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Tasting notes
Score 83/100 · Drink 1993-1998, Robert Parker, Feb 1993

The 1988 Haut-Batailley is a lightweight, lean, closed, hard-edged wine that lacks charm and finesse. The tannin level appears excessive for the fruit component. Anticipated maturity: Now-1998.

Critic scores

Critic scores
84
84/100

Average Score

87
87/100

Wine Spectator

83
83/100

Robert Parker

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87 points
Wine Spectator
Score 87/100 · Wine Spectator

This has good fruit character but is slightly herbal and green. Medium- to full-bodied, with firm tannins and a medium finish. Better with age. best after 2000.--1988 Bordeaux horizontal. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 1998.

83 points
Robert Parker
Score 83/100 · Robert Parker

The 1988 Haut-Batailley is a lightweight, lean, closed, hard-edged wine that lacks charm and finesse. The tannin level appears excessive for the fruit component. Anticipated maturity: Now-1998. Feb 1993, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Ch. Haut-Batailley
Haut Batailley

The Cazes family – owners of Lynch-Bages and Ormes de Pez – purchased Haut-Batailley in 2017. They’ve embarked on a significant replanting programme, and exciting things are likely to come from this address with its new backing.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13%

Classification

Cinquième Grand Cru Classé

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