Château Batailley, Ch. Batailley 1988

85 / 100 Robert Parker
Typically stern, tough, closed, and difficult to penetrate, the 1988 Batailley displays a dark ruby color, a reticent bouquet of minerals, smoked nuts, blackcurrants, and oak, medium body, and an elevated tannin level.
Wine Advocate #85 Feb 1993

90 / 100 Wine Spectator
An elegant wine, with a wonderful concentration of currant, tobacco and blackberry flavors that join up with hints of pepper and cedar on the finish. The tannins are present without intruding. Strikingly well balanced and should be ready to drink around 1995 to '98.
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