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Ch. Haut-Batailley, Pauillac - 2018

Name: Ch. Haut-Batailley, Pauillac
Brand: Ch. Haut-Batailley
SKU: 28575
Price: 81.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 28575 750mL

A 41 hectare property that's in the hands of the Cazes family of Bordeaux and is located on the eastern side of the Pauillac commune. A 5th Growth as per the 1855 Classification however well-known as an over-performer. This comes from an excellent vintage that's showier in its youth yet has the edge to age for decades to come.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2018

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-Region

Médoc

Appellation/Village

Haut-Médoc

Producer

Ch. Haut-Batailley

Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Franc

Merlot

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