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Tasted at the property.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, December 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Tasted at the Batailley vertical tasting the chateau, the 2010 Batailley may well have been the best wine in a tasting that encompassed three centuries of winemaking at the estate. The nose offers outstanding delineation and mineralit. It positively fizzes in the glass with all that coiled-up energy, ladling out vivid blackberry and cedar aromas. The palate is medium-bodied, but it is the detail and precision that achieves a level that makes the 2010 a benchmark for the Pauillac estate. It sashays towards a tensile, tar and graphite-tinged finish that lingers in the mouth. This is destined for long-term aging insofar that its quality will not be widely appreciated for many years. Tasted April 2016.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeal Martin, \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e - 30\/06\/2017\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95+\/100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FV \/ WS","offers":[{"title":"Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":30258207096891,"sku":"","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":30258207064123,"sku":"","price":599.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/batailley.png?v=1604416469"},{"product_id":"chateau-batailley-2012-pauillac","title":"Château Batailley 2012, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£89.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"From the famous château estate of the Castéja family, the 2012 Batailley is a very strong effort. This is a big-time sleeper of the vintage. A dense purple wine with loads of crème de cassis, blueberry notes, background forest floor and cedar, this is a strong effort from Batailley and may well usher in a new era for this fifth-growth chateau that is capable of producing great wine. The tannins are sweet and the wine has an opulence and richness that is rare for a Médoc in 2012. Drink it over the next 25 years.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker - Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berk","offers":[{"title":"Bottle 6x75cl","offer_id":32894529175587,"sku":"","price":539.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":32894529208355,"sku":"","price":89.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/batailley_9b21970c-f240-4390-9d4d-b42433e68f71.png?v=1602056287"},{"product_id":"chateau-batailley-2015-pauillac","title":"Château Batailley 2015, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£79.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppellation - Pauillac\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2015 Batailley is a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. It has a lively fresh blackberry, red cherry and violet-scented bouquet that might coerce you into thinking it was from Margaux! It is very well defined, though, and gains intensity with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, supple in the mouth and certainly more approachable than the Batailleys of old. It feels harmonious and poised, supple and lithe on the finish with a satisfying saline aftertaste. There is something very assured about this Batailley, and it should drink well for many years. Anticipated maturity: 2021 - 2045.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, March 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Impressive depth to the wine from the outset with a gently smoky edge to the ripe blackberries, blueberries and red plums. Some attractive spicy oak here, too. The mid-weight palate has a very composed and linear shape with a long, succulent and regal finish. Great polish and balance here; the structure is superb. Try from 2022.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, February 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FV","offers":[{"title":"Bottle 6x75cl","offer_id":32939291443235,"sku":"","price":479.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":32939291476003,"sku":"","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/batailley_ab70f284-b0d4-45db-9b75-b1004331f7b1.png?v=1604416424"},{"product_id":"chateau-batailley-2009-pauillac","title":"Château Batailley 2009, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£109.95 \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Pauillac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should you buy this wine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmediate delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Robert Parker and Neal Martin scored 94 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Best Bordeaux vintage in 60 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Best value wine from Pauillac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eThe finest Batailley I have had in many years\u003c\/strong\u003e, the dense purple-colored 2009 exhibits a boatload of tannin as well as sweet, caramelized, black currant fruit intermixed with hints of charcoal, cedarwood and smoke, a full-bodied mouthfeel and the aforementioned high, but sweet, well-integrated tannin displaying no jaggedness. Batailley often requires considerable patience as it can be one of the longest-lived Pauillacs. Atypically for Batailley, the 2009 should be ready to drink in 5-7 years and keep for three decades.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker, Wine Advocate, March 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Tasted at the château. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Batailley was great out of barrel and is great in bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e. The nose has superb precision, not immensely powerful but very refined and focused, redolent of its neighbour Grand Puy Lacoste. The palate is very composed with succulent tannins, very refined with a spicy, vibrant finish that is filled with joy. Excellent. Tasted November 2011.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94\u003cbr\u003eNeal Martin, RobertParker.com, December 2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FV","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39262416830499,"sku":"","price":659.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39262416863267,"sku":"","price":109.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/batailley_1aa2b119-ca96-42d6-aeef-8f0ca5ef8655.png?v=1615717116"},{"product_id":"chateau-batailley-2013-pauillac","title":"Château Batailley 2013\/2019, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£49.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow 2019 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Pick - Great Value and superb fine wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2013 Batailley has a relatively backward bouquet, however, there is respectable fruit concentration here for the vintage: blackberry, cedar and cigar box, your typical traits for this estate. The palate offers commendable weight and extraction: not a Batailley of finesse or even complexity, though one with a modicum of presence and substance. Given this is a 2013 there is negligible under-ripeness on the tensile and almost steely finish. I can see this giving 10-15 years of pleasure and it represents a very commendable wine in the context of the growing season.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, RobertParker.com (227), October 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This very and racy with a pretty purity and length. Full body, with mineral and stone. Muscular. 94% cabernet sauvignon with the rest in merlot and petit verdot. Very, very impressive from here.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e91\/92\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berk","offers":[{"title":"Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":39265546207267,"sku":"","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle 6x75cl","offer_id":39265546174499,"sku":"","price":299.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/batailley_64de2a6c-138d-4186-98fb-b263a5eb565f.png?v=1616093496"},{"product_id":"chateau-batailley-2014-pauillac","title":"Château Batailley 2014, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£69.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2014 Batailley has a slightly more mature color than its peers. The nose is completely different: much more red fruit, dried blood, white pepper and warm gravel scents. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, rigid tannin. The acidity is nicely judged although I find the finish here lacking the delineation and precision of its peers. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. 2020 - 2040\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, March 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berk","offers":[{"title":"Bottle 6x75cl","offer_id":39266266513443,"sku":"","price":419.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":39266266546211,"sku":"","price":69.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/batailley_2b13b4d4-8918-4334-98f3-dee77aee7fb8.png?v=1616147787"},{"product_id":"chateau-batailley-2005-pauillac","title":"Château Batailley 2005, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£149.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Pauillac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should you buy this wine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmediate delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin scored 94 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Best value wine from Pauillac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Tasted at the Batailley vertical tasting at the château, the \u003cstrong\u003e2005 Batailley continues to be an excellent Pauillac\u003c\/strong\u003e that I suspect is overshadowed by some of its more illustrious and, let's not forget, more expensive neighbours. Here, it has an effervescent bouquet with vibrant red berry fruit and superb mineralité. This is \u003cstrong\u003eextremely well focused\u003c\/strong\u003e, with hints of rose petal emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with finer tannin than in previous years. I feel there is still some oak to be fully absorbed, so don't be afraid to cellar this 2005 for another four or five years; but, even at this early stage, you can appreciate its precision on the graphite-infused finish. \u003cstrong\u003eThe 2005 Batailley is where the estate began its upward swing that is continuing to this day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e Tasted April 2016.\u003cbr\u003eDrink Date 2018 - 2045\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, Wine Advocate (231), June 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FV","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39282192023587,"sku":"","price":899.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":39282192056355,"sku":"","price":149.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/batailley_4b69febd-c03c-48a9-823e-2db5fb896f30.png?v=1617820991"},{"product_id":"batailley-pauillac-6-mixed-case-2005-2009-2010","title":"Château Batailley, Pauillac 12 Mixed Case - 2009, 2010 \u0026 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe very best \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChâteau\u003c\/span\u003e Batailley, Pauillac vintages from the last 20 years in one case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Bottle Mixed case:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4 bottles  each of Chateau Batailley 2009, 2010 \u0026amp; 2012\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fine Wine Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39305269280803,"sku":"","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/batailley_473x473_a84ce8e9-3622-465d-b294-820b6f5c7878.png?v=1619896939"},{"product_id":"chateau-batailley-2018-pauillac","title":"Château Batailley 2018, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£69.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppellation - Pauillac\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine Advocate-Parker :\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2018 Batailley, matured in 60% new oak, has a lovely bouquet of ripe black cherries, cassis and light cedar aromas, much more floral in style compared to recent vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. The use of new oak is prudent and judicious, allowing the fruit to express itself toward the harmonious, silky-smooth finish. There is a slightly heady quality here, but this is still Batailley through and through. 2023 - 2042\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, November 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92-94\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JB","offers":[{"title":"Bottle 6x75cl","offer_id":39354260815907,"sku":null,"price":419.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":39354260848675,"sku":null,"price":69.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/batailley_6a0f1892-adb1-4214-b85b-21d0abc884e5.png?v=1623598965"},{"product_id":"chateau-batailley-2016-pauillac","title":"Château Batailley 2016, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£69.95 \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppellation - Pauillac\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Shows beautiful, ripe cabernet aromas with currants, plums, meat and smoke. Flowers, too. Full body, deep and ripe fruit and exquisite, ripe tannins. Flavorful finish. Tight right now, but shows excellent potential. Best ever. Try after 2024.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate wine-score\"\u003e96\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notranslate\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, February 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notranslate\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notranslate\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2016 Batailley has an attractive, meaty bouquet with more red fruit than black, unlike many of its peers. With aeration it appears to gain more floral notes and lift. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, linear and focused, offering pencil lead, cedar and light spicy notes toward the conservative, controlled finish. A mocha-tinged aftertaste emanates from the oak. Good potential, but it needs time. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink 2022 - 2050\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Martin, vinous.com (Aug 2020)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FV","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39398908461091,"sku":"","price":419.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":39398908493859,"sku":"","price":69.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/batailley_456588aa-c112-4051-9abc-dbdfc39875fb.png?v=1627492692"},{"product_id":"chateau-batailley-2000-pauillac","title":"Château Batailley 2000, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£199.95 \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Pauillac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should you buy this wine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin scored 91 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Best value wine from Pauillac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Tasted at the Batailley vertical tasting at the château, the 2000 Batailley displayed youthful vigor on the nose with boysenberry and damson fruit, incense and iodine. As I remarked when I last tasted this in 2011, there is an opulence here that this estate rarely produced up until this period. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin; this bottle is more backward than others, with firm tannin providing sturdy backbone. It remains a \"burly\" Pauillac for the vintage, and it is certainly masculine in style. Then again, that is a leitmotif of the millennial vintage. As such, I can envisage this mellowing in four to six year's time, whereupon it will have the substance to give drinking pleasure over many years. Tasted April 2016. Drink 2020 - 2045.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, Wine Advocate (231), June 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FV","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39615139282979,"sku":null,"price":1199.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":39615139315747,"sku":null,"price":199.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/batailley_6a2c7f5b-e054-4221-b529-203c62fc29e8.png?v=1649237490"},{"product_id":"chateau-batailley-2019-pauillac","title":"Château Batailley 2019, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£69.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation - Pauillac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"The 2019 Batailley has an intense bouquet of blackberry, graphite and light tobacco scents, the latter less pronounced than out of barrel. This feels supremely well-defined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins and pure black fruit laced with cracked black pepper and graphite, leading to a complex and quite prolonged finish. One of the best Batailleys, maybe the best, in recent years, and a strong follow-up to their splendid 2018. Highly recommended and still one of the best values in Pauillac. Drink 2026-2060.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, February 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Fine Wine Direct","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":39873122140195,"sku":"","price":839.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":39873122172963,"sku":"","price":69.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/batailley_6fc70c1d-0263-4786-87c3-2e18018bed2e.png?v=1668866276"},{"product_id":"chateau-batailley-2022","title":"Château Batailley 2022, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended - Low Stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Pauillac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOwner - Borie family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 0% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAnnual production – 13,000 Cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eSecond wine - Lions de Batailley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003ePhilippe Casteja compares 2022 to 1947. He says that these have been the 2 warmest summers of the last 100 years. In a tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II, this wine will have a special black and gold bottle for those who buy it en primeur - referencing her wedding to Prince Phillip in 1947 and the serving of Batailley 1947 at their silver wedding anniversary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilippe commented \u003cem\u003e\" A few days before harvesting this superb wine, we learned with amazement of the disappearance of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This news particularly struck us because if the Palace has regularly served Château Batailley, it was with the 1947 vintage that it celebrated its silver wedding anniversary with Prince Philip. To mark our thanks to the Queen, it seemed natural to us to dedicate this 2022 vintage in style and at temperatures close to 1947 to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in memory of her friendship for France, Bordeaux, and our wines.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eA very tight and typical Batailley with medium to full body, linear and racy tannins, which are pure and focused. Spicy finish. Compacted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95\/96\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eThe 2022 Batailley is composed of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it comes galloping out with energetic notes of crushed blackcurrants, Morello cherries, and fresh, juicy blackberries, plus hints of tar, licorice, lavender, and garrigue. The medium-bodied palate delivers taut, muscular black fruits with loads of spicy sparks and a firm texture of ripe, grainy tannins, finishing long and mineral-laced. pH 3.7.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94\/96+\u003cbr\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, May 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eYou can't ignore the construction of the tannins here, but there is a plenty of juice in between and this is a gorgeous Batailley. On brand Pauillac, as it so often is, delivering slate, liquorice, energy, cassis, blackberry, orange peel, cardamom, black pepper, graphite, grip. Classic balance also, you don't feel you are in an extreme vintage here. Two thirds of the production is in the first wine of Batailley in this vintage. 55% new oak. A label in honour of Queen Elizabeth II also...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96\u003cbr\u003eJane Anson, JaneAnson.com, May 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAn especially strong effort for this estate, the 2022 Batailley exhibits aromas of dark berries, cassis, licorice and sweet soil tones, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and layered palate. It's a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot and the balance Petit Verdot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e91\/93\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate (266), April 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Château Batailley","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":40018457657379,"sku":"","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40018457690147,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Magnum Case 6x150cl","offer_id":40018457722915,"sku":"","price":387.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Double Magnum 300cl","offer_id":40018457755683,"sku":"","price":169.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Imperial 600cl","offer_id":40018457788451,"sku":"","price":303.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Salmanazar 900cl","offer_id":40018457821219,"sku":"","price":552.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/Batailley2022-finewinedirect.png?v=1684310735"},{"product_id":"chateau-batailley-2021-pauillac","title":"Château Batailley 2021, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£49.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13.0%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2021 Batailley was picked September 30 to October 15 and matured in 55–60% new oak. It has a well-defined, focused bouquet, a quintessential Pauillac nose of black fruit infused with cedar and mint. The palate is medium-bodied with a touch of black pepper on the entry and delivers good depth and fine grip. This is a Batailley with commendable stuffing for the vintage and it fans out with gusto on the finish. It might not be the best Pauillac in 2021, yet I bet you won’t find better value for money, notwithstanding its underestimated propensity to age. Drink 2026-2050.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/94\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berk","offers":[{"title":"Bottle 6x75cl","offer_id":40332298321955,"sku":null,"price":299.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":40332298354723,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/batailley_64de2a6c-138d-4186-98fb-b263a5eb565f.png?v=1711216218"},{"product_id":"chateau-batailley-2024-pauillac","title":"Château Batailley 2024, Pauillac - Limited Edition Red Label","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2027\/2028\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Pauillac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOwner - Borie family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAnnual production – 13,000 Cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eSecond wine - Lions de Batailley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy all accounts, 2024 Batailley will be the first to break from the cover and enter the EP arena this year. As such, I will report on it directly on my website (here), in isolation, as the standard bearer for the region, blowing its trumpet before the others have even got out of bed. It’s a shame this wine is not quite as polished as I had hoped for, given it is the hare for the hounds to follow, but the fruit is soaked with red plums, blackberries and mulberries, and while the tannins are characteristically sturdy, and the chassis is a little coarse, it will come around before too long. The main point of interest is that this vintage celebrates the 100th anniversary of the forefathers Francis and Marie Borie arriving at the Batailley, and an eye-catching label design makes this wine stand out! Even so, this glorious centenary is secondary to the stunning news that they have a limited run of very fat bottles (pictured) and this celebratory size (it is a Marie-Jeanne or 2.25 litres), along with the postbox red label and decent contents make this a fun first purchase!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17+\/20 Matthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003eFragrant, floral, precise, with graphite and crayon character that is immediately apparant on the nose. Very much captures the appellation and estate signature, with real classicism and balance, depth through the mid palate and slim, savoury blue and black fruits. Well constructed, and no question that this can age - easy to project forward to think that in a decade this will be in full Batailley swing. 57% new oak for ageing, Casteja family estate. 2030-2044\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e93\u003cbr\u003eJane Anson, JaneAnson.com, April 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Batailley","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":55299189277045,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Magnum Case 3x150cl","offer_id":55299226665333,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Marie-Jeanne Bottle 1x2.25 Litre","offer_id":55299226698101,"sku":null,"price":104.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Double Magnum 1x3 Litre","offer_id":55299236594037,"sku":null,"price":139.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Imperial 1x6 Litre","offer_id":55299238658421,"sku":null,"price":255.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Salmanazar 1x9 Litre","offer_id":55299243147637,"sku":null,"price":462.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Melchior 1x12 Litre","offer_id":55299243180405,"sku":null,"price":957.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/Batailley_2024_fine_wine_direct.png?v=1745405875"},{"product_id":"chateau-batailley-2024-pauillac-limited-edition-2-25-litre-bottle","title":"Château Batailley 2024, Pauillac - Limited Edition 2.25 Litre Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2027\/2028\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Pauillac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOwner - Borie family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAnnual production – 13,000 Cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eSecond wine - Lions de Batailley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy all accounts, 2024 Batailley will be the first to break from the cover and enter the EP arena this year. As such, I will report on it directly on my website (here), in isolation, as the standard bearer for the region, blowing its trumpet before the others have even got out of bed. It’s a shame this wine is not quite as polished as I had hoped for, given it is the hare for the hounds to follow, but the fruit is soaked with red plums, blackberries and mulberries, and while the tannins are characteristically sturdy, and the chassis is a little coarse, it will come around before too long. The main point of interest is that this vintage celebrates the 100th anniversary of the forefathers Francis and Marie Borie arriving at the Batailley, and an eye-catching label design makes this wine stand out! Even so, this glorious centenary is secondary to the stunning news that they have a limited run of very fat bottles (pictured) and this celebratory size (it is a Marie-Jeanne or 2.25 litres), along with the postbox red label and decent contents make this a fun first purchase!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17+\/20 Matthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003eFragrant, floral, precise, with graphite and crayon character that is immediately apparant on the nose. Very much captures the appellation and estate signature, with real classicism and balance, depth through the mid palate and slim, savoury blue and black fruits. 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Here, it has an effervescent bouquet with vibrant red berry fruit and superb mineralité. This is \u003cstrong\u003eextremely well focused\u003c\/strong\u003e, with hints of rose petal emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with finer tannin than in previous years. I feel there is still some oak to be fully absorbed, so don't be afraid to cellar this 2005 for another four or five years; but, even at this early stage, you can appreciate its precision on the graphite-infused finish. \u003cstrong\u003eThe 2005 Batailley is where the estate began its upward swing that is continuing to this day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e Tasted April 2016.\u003cbr\u003eDrink Date 2018 - 2045\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, Wine Advocate (231), June 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FV","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":56138681188725,"sku":null,"price":899.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":56138681221493,"sku":null,"price":149.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/batailley_4b69febd-c03c-48a9-823e-2db5fb896f30.png?v=1617820991"},{"product_id":"chateau-batailley-2017-pauillac","title":"Château Batailley 2017, Pauillac - Sale","description":"\u003cp\u003eAppellation - Pauillac\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is straight and transparent with currant and dark-chocolate aromas. Orange peel, light tar and violets. Medium to full body. Gorgeous core of dark fruit and polished tannins that push out the edge of the wine, giving it a seamless texture. A blend of 80% cabernet sauvignon, 17% merlot and 3% petit verdot. Needs two or three years to show it all. Better after 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, January 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Batailley 2017 is medium to deep garnet-purple in color. It reveals scents of baked blackberries and black raspberries, plus suggestions of charcoal, dried Provencal herbs, and pencil lead, with a touch of leather. Medium-bodied, the palate is understated and chewy with just enough fruit and freshness, finishing with an herbal lift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, December 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is good, showing less dominant oak than in some recent years and with a good level of fruit and extraction. It's a good year for appellation typicity up in this part of the Medoc, and this displays firm Pauillac tannins, well held together, with savoury and juicy fruit. I get the impression that this will close down, because those tannins are pretty serious, and with good levels of freshness this will age very well. 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Here, it has an effervescent bouquet with vibrant red berry fruit and superb mineralité. This is \u003cstrong\u003eextremely well focused\u003c\/strong\u003e, with hints of rose petal emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with finer tannin than in previous years. 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This feels supremely well-defined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins and pure black fruit laced with cracked black pepper and graphite, leading to a complex and quite prolonged finish. One of the best Batailleys, maybe the best, in recent years, and a strong follow-up to their splendid 2018. Highly recommended and still one of the best values in Pauillac. 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