1988 Haut Batailley
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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.
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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.
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

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.