CHÂTEAU BATAILLEY 2018
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Château Batailley 2018
“This has a less luxurious feel than some Pauillacs but it has an effortless to it that is not always the case in 2018 and still with the traditional edge of the appellation that you want from these estates with menthol, eucalyptus and cigar typicity.
It has firm tannins with clear signs of well-controlled extractions and presents as rich purple with violet edging. I have had the 2009 vintage of Batailley a few times recently, and there is something here of the same generosity of spirit to the brambly fruits, with lovely juice running through what are clearly fairly hefty tannins. I’ll be very surprised if this is not an exceptionally enjoyable bottle to open in eight to 10 years’ time. Great stuff from owners Philippe and Frederic Casteja. A yield of 52hl/ha. 3.6pH. Drinking Window 2027 – 2038” – 94/100, Decanter
VARIETIES: 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot
REGION: France / Bordeaux / Médoc / Pauillac
AGEING: Matured in 60% new oak with medium toast for 16 to 18 months average
GUARDING POTENTIAL: Enjoy now or will cellar well up to 15 years, foreshadows a brilliant future ahead of it, made possible by a great ageing potential
SERVE: Serve at 16 – 18ºC
FITS TO: Bœuf de Kobe Entrecôte, Buffalo Burgers, or cheese like Saint-Nectaire, Munster-géromé, Brie Fermier, Petit Camembert aux Truffes, Édam etc
CRITICS SCORES: 92/RP, 94/D, 93/WS, 95/JS
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5ᵉ Grand Cru Classé – 1855, Pauillac Appellation | Range | Château Batailley
The Château’s first wine, Pauillac appellation of origin, 5th Grand Cru Classé since 1855, is typical of Pauillac. With a beautiful dark ruby color, its nose reveals an elegant, rich and intense bouquet with aromas of black fruits and red fruits.
On the palate, it is well-structured, balanced, with pronounced notes of blackcurrant and spices. It also offers a beautiful and long finish. Considered a great wine to age, it ages extremely well and can be stored for many years before being enjoyed.
2018 was an exceptional vintage for the Grand Cru Classé of Pauillac, located on the left bank of Bordeaux, Château Batailley. Beautiful deep, almost black color. Intense nose of blackberry and vanilla. Round, melted and concentrated on the palate, the wine expresses itself in an almost perfect structure. A great vintage and an undisputed success of one of the finest vintages of Pauillac.
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