Château Batailley
Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Enjoyed on Christmas Day (2021) so no chance for notes, but this was really impressive and a treat as it’s not often I drink Pauillac (frankly, I couldn’t afford to). I have to say this ranks among the finest 2009s I’ve tried, and, tasting better even two days later, it should continue to age exceptionally well.
Enjoyed on Christmas Day (2021) so no chance for notes, but this was really impressive and a treat as it’s not often I drink Pauillac (frankly, I couldn’t afford to). I have to say this ranks among the finest 2009s I’ve tried, and, tasting better even two days later, it should continue to age exceptionally well.
Jan 24th, 2022
The 2018 Spring Confrerie dinner was a wonderful time with some great Alsatian wines (and non-Alsatian wines) and fantastic food!
Drinking wonderfully! I believe this had about 3 hours of bottle decanting before it was served and that must have been the sweet spot. Incredibly floral on the nose with a touch of classic left bank leather and tobacco. Well integrated tannins, blackberries, currant, plum, and a jelly note on the finish. Really enjoyed this.
The 2018 Spring Confrerie dinner was a wonderful time with some great Alsatian wines (and non-Alsatian wines) and fantastic food!
Drinking wonderfully! I believe this had about 3 hours of bottle decanting before it was served and that must have been the sweet spot. Incredibly floral on the nose with a touch of classic left bank leather and tobacco. Well integrated tannins, blackberries, currant, plum, and a jelly note on the finish. Really enjoyed this.
Delicious, slightly earthy, blackcurrent and blackberries. Good depth and very open right now, as has been the case for a few 2009s I've tasted recently.
Delicious, slightly earthy, blackcurrent and blackberries. Good depth and very open right now, as has been the case for a few 2009s I've tasted recently.
Jun 6th, 2017
Left bank still taking me a while....
Left bank still taking me a while....
Sep 10th, 2014
Godamned delicious!!! Why wait? Drink now!
Godamned delicious!!! Why wait? Drink now!
Apr 10th, 2014
Smooth and well balanced but levels of acidity suggest it will keep longer.
Smooth and well balanced but levels of acidity suggest it will keep longer.
Jan 25th, 2020
Expressive but still primary. Tannins are mouth puckering. Needs time but it should cone together nicely.
Expressive but still primary. Tannins are mouth puckering. Needs time but it should cone together nicely.
Nov 7th, 2016Earthy, tobacco, tart red fruit, a little green pepper, hint of coffee. Drinking well with a 2 hr decant.
Earthy, tobacco, tart red fruit, a little green pepper, hint of coffee. Drinking well with a 2 hr decant.
May 25th, 2015
Great wine, good vintage for drinking now or saving.
Great wine, good vintage for drinking now or saving.
Mar 15th, 2014