Batailley other_regions (from old vines of an

(from old vines of an indeterminate age)

rich and concentrated big-bodied flavors that possess obvious muscle and simply fantastic length on the overtly austere

The finish has a hint of dusty tannins in the endnote

creamy on the palate with a thick

Batailley other_regions (from old vines of anThe 1995 Batailley offers dusty black fruit on the nose, melted tar and graphite emerging with time. Personally, I would like more fruit for it comes across a little too austere. The palate is medium bodied with light blackberry, a little tough in the middle. Age has not softened this Batailley and it still feels unapologetically foursquare on the finish. Not bad, but it does not feel as if it is going anywhere interesting. Tasted at the chteau. Neal