Batailley 2019
Batailley 2019 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot (Pauillac, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £50.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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One of the oldest wine producers in the Médoc, Château Batailley is currently owned by Borie-Manoux, the négociant firm led by Denise and Emile Castèja. The estate sits on a plateau next to Mouton-Rothschild and covers 57 hectares of vineyard on deep gravel over clay and limestone subsoil. The 2019 vintage is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot and you can expect notes of cassis, wild blueberries, star anise, graphite, espresso and a touch of menthol. A textbook Pauillac with excellent weight and character.