Château Batailley

Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon

9.140 ratings
9.25 pro ratings
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
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The 2012 Batailley has plenty of fruit on the nose: blackberry, raspberry, a touch of shoe leather and sage. The palate is medium-bodied with a slight bitterness on the entry, nicely balanced though, cedar and tobacco infusing the black fruit with a touch more fruit on the finish compared to Haut-Batailley. It just needs more time in bottle. Tasted blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, September 2022)

The 2012 Batailley has plenty of fruit on the nose: blackberry, raspberry, a touch of shoe leather and sage. The palate is medium-bodied with a slight bitterness on the entry, nicely balanced though, cedar and tobacco infusing the black fruit with a touch more fruit on the finish compared to Haut-Batailley. It just needs more time in bottle. Tasted blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, September 2022)

Sep 30th, 2022
Ryan Mullins

Punching way above its weight

Punching way above its weight

Mar 8th, 2016
Anthony Lombardi

Black currants & oaky spice on the nose. The dark fruit follows to the palate. Plenty of power, but well balanced & not showing too much weight. Chalky tannins add texture very good.

Black currants & oaky spice on the nose. The dark fruit follows to the palate. Plenty of power, but well balanced & not showing too much weight. Chalky tannins add texture very good.

Aug 29th, 2020
Larry Tubbs

Very nice. Surprising find on an airplane. Thanks Qatar Air!

Very nice. Surprising find on an airplane. Thanks Qatar Air!

Nov 15th, 2018
Fiona Lysse

Very smooth! After aerate for 40 min it’s awesome!

Very smooth! After aerate for 40 min it’s awesome!

Oct 29th, 2018
Soon Koh

Had it in a plane. Distinct toffee note. Was good and pretty much ready for drinking!

Had it in a plane. Distinct toffee note. Was good and pretty much ready for drinking!

Sep 24th, 2018
Ace Rajchapuckdee

Tannic with notes of tobacco, cassis, and vanilla. Good, but should be left to age for a while.

Tannic with notes of tobacco, cassis, and vanilla. Good, but should be left to age for a while.

Sep 14th, 2018
Mike Hartz

Absolutely delicious

Absolutely delicious

Mar 31st, 2018
John Kanellopoulos

Creme a la creme for left bank Bordeaux: this wine may compete with" giants" 5-10 times its price Great Body, balanced tannins although quite young, deep soil and berry aromas, robust Cab main drive in it My favorite I think for the last year!

Creme a la creme for left bank Bordeaux: this wine may compete with" giants" 5-10 times its price Great Body, balanced tannins although quite young, deep soil and berry aromas, robust Cab main drive in it My favorite I think for the last year!

May 15th, 2017
David YidBee

A lovely smooth and mellow red. Deep but not acidic.

A lovely smooth and mellow red. Deep but not acidic.

Feb 11th, 2017