Château Batailley

Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon

9.210 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Sauvignon
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The 1982 Batailley is a vintage that has never quite met my expectations. Now at almost four decades old, I find that the aromatics lack the fruité of its peers, also compared to the superior 1989. Earthy, dried leaves and light smoky aromas gently waft from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with dry tannins and vestiges of red fruit, a little sour now, but it fades a little towards the peppery finish. This used to be knitted together, but now it feels a little frayed at the seams. Tasted at the château. (Neal Martin, Vinous, September 2022)

The 1982 Batailley is a vintage that has never quite met my expectations. Now at almost four decades old, I find that the aromatics lack the fruité of its peers, also compared to the superior 1989. Earthy, dried leaves and light smoky aromas gently waft from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with dry tannins and vestiges of red fruit, a little sour now, but it fades a little towards the peppery finish. This used to be knitted together, but now it feels a little frayed at the seams. Tasted at the château. (Neal Martin, Vinous, September 2022)

Sep 30th, 2022
Michael Horkay

here's another surprise fifth growth from a great year. This wine had amazing fruit and complexity for an 82
Wow please seek other shit and leave these wines for me

here's another surprise fifth growth from a great year. This wine had amazing fruit and complexity for an 82
Wow please seek other shit and leave these wines for me

2 people found it helpfulJan 12th, 2016
Ron Siegel

Another 82 that is showing well, full bodied with notes of sweet red & black fruits, earth, spice & tobacco.

Another 82 that is showing well, full bodied with notes of sweet red & black fruits, earth, spice & tobacco.

Sep 5th, 2022
Helen Kim

Smooth and delicious

Smooth and delicious

Sep 1st, 2018
Abbas Jamali

Just needed a little time to open up and it’s lovely.

Just needed a little time to open up and it’s lovely.

Jan 1st, 2018
Bernard Chan

Bernard had this 10 years ago

Bernard had this 10 years ago

Dec 30th, 2013
William Paley

William had this 6 years ago

William had this 6 years ago

Jan 1st, 2018
Frederic Moeller

Frederic had this 7 years ago

Frederic had this 7 years ago

Oct 8th, 2016
Guy Schestowitz

Guy had this 10 years ago

Guy had this 10 years ago

May 20th, 2014
James Bergius

James had this 11 years ago

James had this 11 years ago

Jul 8th, 2013