2024 Batailley
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Tasting notes
Batailley remains a stalwart of the Left Bank. The property’s team were one of the first to start harvesting Merlot, on just 2nd September – taking over a month to bring all their fruit in, painstakingly picking a handful of rows at a time. The result is a vibrant, lighter-bodied Bordeaux – one that captures the vibrancy of this cooler vintage. The nose offers sweet, seamless fruit, with an appealing blackcurrant leaf and graphite note. There’s real juiciness to the palate, lively and energetic with the bite of crunchy red fruit. Gravelly tannins frame the fruit, with the bright acidity driving the mouth-watering finish. The 2024 vintage marks 100 years of ownership by the Borie-Castéja family and the wine therefore bears a commemorative red label. The wine is around 13.5% alcohol and aged in 57% new oak. Blend: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot.
Critic scores
Average Score
Jane Anson, Decanter
Neal Martin, Vinous
More reviews and scores
A very classic Pauillac reminiscent of wines from the 1980s but more precise. This has medium body, fine tannins and a crisp and clean finish. Crushed-stone undertones. Vivid and bright. A blend of 81% cabernet sauvignon, 15% merlot and 4% petit verdot.
81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot. Cask sample. Dark fruit and spice. Bright and firm in texture. Tannins present and integrated. Classic in style. Has the potential for ageing. (JL)
About the producer
It was on the site of Batailley in 1453 that one of the final battles (or “batailles”) of the Hundred Years’ War took place. Today owned by the Castéja family, the Fifth Growth is renowned for producing wine that is the epitome of classic Claret.