The area of “Batges” is mentioned as early back as the sixteenth century in the terriers (estate records) of Lafite
ALPHONSE MELLOT founded a tavern in Sancerre where one could savour the local wines and so began a flourishing trade that was to continue
Château du Retout has concentrated
The wine has an intense
licorice and spice are all generous in this racy
Château Charmail Haut-Médoc 2016 (750ml) Nebbiolo Blend The area of “Batges” isJEB DUNNUCK (JD) JD91 I always enjoy the wines from this chteau, and their 2020 Chateau Charmail is up front and forward, with beautiful red and black fruits as well as some spicy, dried tobacco, and subtle oak aromas and flavors. Based on 40% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot, raised in one third new barrels, one third used oak, and one third concrete eggs, this medium to full bodied, balanced, rock solid