Cyprien Arlaud Size:6x750ml Age has not softened this

Age has not softened this Batailley and it still feels unapologetically foursquare on the finish

wonderfully expressive

"It’s what I should have done in 2014

It now encompasses 78 dry-farmed acres

There's a touch of tangy clove or toasted cardamom on the close

Cyprien Arlaud Size:6x750ml Age has not softened thisThis is also quite aromatically floral with notes of exotic tea, red currant, plum and a hint of orange peel. I very much like the sophisticated texture of the mid palate that contrasts markedly with the slightly drying and lean finale. I would observe that this was carrying quite a bit of gas, which has the effect of accentuating dryness so its quite possible that the austerity of the finish will become less apparent once the wine is bottled.