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Château Ramage La Batisse 2008

Haut-Medoc AOC Cru Bourgeois

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  • Seal of Approval, Austrian International Wine Challenge, 2012
  • 14/20, Bettane et Desseauve, 2011
  • Bronze, China Wine & Spirits Awards (CWSA), 2011
  • Commended, International Wine Challenge, 2011
  • Seal of Approval, Japan Wine Challenge, 2011
  • Gold, Shanghai International Wine Challenge, 2011

Amidst the hype (and occasional hyperbole) surrounding Bordeaux’s astonishing 2009 and 2010 vintages, 2008 was quietly emerging as an under the radar sleeper year. Parker recently raised its overall rating, yet prices remain comparatively modest.

Amidst the hype (and occasional hyperbole) surrounding Bordeaux’s astonishing 2009 and 2010 vintages, 2008 was quietly emerging as an under the radar sleeper year. Parker recently raised its overall rating, yet prices remain comparatively modest.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Mellow, ripe and profound with classic structure and great length

Aroma

Cassis, plum, cedar wood, liquorice and minerals

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Château Ramage La Batisse 2008

More information

  • 13.0% ABV
  • 9.75 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2024

If you’ve ever wished you’d bought great vintage cru bourgeois claret years ago so you could enjoy it now, at perfect maturity, and congratulate yourself on its outstanding value vis à vis current vintages, Château Ramage La Batisse Haut-Médoc 2008 is a godsend. From Bordeaux himself, our Buyer Jean-Marc Sauboua has known the family behind this remarkable château for years. They hold large stocks of back vintages and give JMS preferential rates whenever they release a year. This Gold medal 2008 has a rounded harmony of flavours – all cedar wood, cassis and liquorice complexity, the tannins of this classic Haut-Médoc have softened to melt in the mouth perfection. Stand the bottle upright a few hours, then decant before serving with lamb.

"Impressive track record for quality for close to 30 years. Represents an elegant style of Bordeaux" Robert Parker
Wine Advocate
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