1964 Batailley
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Tasted at the Académie du Vin dinner in Bordeaux, this was not known as a favorable Left Bank vintage, but the 1964 Batailley puts in a creditable performance. It has an attractive cedar and sandalwood-scented nose with dusky black fruit disappearing over the horizon. The palate is crisp with citric acidity. It is not as complex as other Batailley wines from this era, although it has a pleasing if conservative tobacco-infused finish that hurries out the door. Drink now. Tasted April 2014.
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Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
About the producer
It was on the site of Batailley in 1453 that one of the final battles (or “batailles”) of the Hundred Years’ War took place. Today owned by the Castéja family, the Fifth Growth is renowned for producing wine that is the epitome of classic Claret.