1982 Château Haut-Batailley
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Tasted at Pebbles/Zachy’s 1982 dinner in Hong Kong. As one would expect, this Pauillac has a very foursquare graphite scented nose with touches of bay leaf and decayed autumn leaves. It is nicely defined but lacking vigor. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity. It is very conservative with a metallic tincture towards the finish. This has just turned the corner and is in gradual decline. Tasted November 2012.
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Robert Parker
Neal Martin
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Deep, with some evolution. Thick, dense and lively. Big, round and bloody. Mouthfilling. Plump and rumbustious. (JR)
A lean, austere 1982 classified growth, Haut-Batailley exhibits a dark ruby/garnet color as well as aromas of earth, herbs, old wood, prunes, and mushrooms. Dry, tannic, and losing its fruit, this wine requires consumption. Sadly, I did not have a bottle in my cellar to double check its status, but based on the Philadelphia tasting, owners of this wine should drink it up. Wine Advocate.June, 2000
Tasted at Pebbles/Zachy’s 1982 dinner in Hong Kong. As one would expect, this Pauillac has a very foursquare graphite scented nose with touches of bay leaf and decayed autumn leaves. It is nicely defined but lacking vigor. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity. It is very conservative with a metallic tincture towards the finish. This has just turned the corner and is in gradual decline. Tasted November 2012. Jun 2017, 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.