Haut Batailley 1975

Haut Batailley 1975

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  • Vinous rating 91
Haut Batailley 1975
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HED71849

75 cl

12.5%
£80.00
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The Château Haut-Batailley 1975 is a red Bordeaux wine hailing from the Pauillac appellation, notable for its depth and character which can vary based on storage conditions. This vintage features a blend primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The wine offers earthy notes with elements of tobacco and blackcurrant. Tannins are present but might show a gentler profile as it has aged. Château Haut-Batailley, classified as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux classification, was once part of Château Batailley before its division in 1942 by the Borie brothers.
91 Vinous
For the reds, the restaurant allowed corkage on a bottle of 1975 Haut-Batailley. Left Bank wines born in this vintage have a propensity to be tannic and very austere. This, plus the fact that in this era, Haut-Batailley was a rather down-at-heel estate, meant that my hopes for this Pauillac were tempered. Well, blow me down if this bottle didn’t exemplify everything I love about proper mature claret! Clear in color with just a little bricking, it sported an elegant tobacco and autumn leaf bouquet, thankfully replete with more residual fruit than other 1975s I have encountered, maybe even compared to Grand Puy Lacoste. The palate is well balanced, mellow and harmonious. There is nothing complex or profound; it’s what you might call an “honest” mature Pauillac that is comfortable in itself. It passed the crucial test: the bottle was polished off in no time at all. If you happen to find an example with sound provenance, then it comes highly recommended.

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