2015 Batailley Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 95 WA 95 JD 93 WE 93 JL 92 WS 92
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, February 2018

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...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2016

(93-95 points) The 2015 Batailley is a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot cropped at 48 hl/ha picked between 17-30 September. Matured in around 55-60% new oak, it has a very focused, intense...
JD 93

jebdunnuck.com, November 2017

Located in Pauillac, Château Batailley has made a beautiful 2015, but it’s going to need time to integrate its oak. Made from primarily Cabernet Sauvignon mixed with 20% Merlot and just a splash of Petit Verdot, it gives...
WE 93

Wine Enthusiast, February 2018

Ripe and spicy, this wine comes from an estate on the western edge of Pauillac. Young fruit, toast and fine tannins are combining well into a rich wine that is likely to develop relatively quickly, very much in the style...
JL 92

TheWineCellarInsider.com, May 2018

Tasty style of Pauillac, with soft tannins, concentration, dark red fruits and a blast of juicy, ripe, cassis, tobacco and very dark chocolate on the palate. This wine has freshness, with traditional Pauillac character...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, March 2018

A showy mint note leads off, followed by a flash of ganache before giving way to a core of steeped black currant and fig fruit. A strong charcoal edge through the finish gives this texture and length, while a bay leaf...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pauillac
Vintage 2015
Size 750ML

The 2015 Batailley is a stunning Bordeaux blend that beautifully encapsulates the terroir of Pauillac, a sub-region renowned for its full-bodied reds within the illustrious Bordeaux region of France. This vintage is a testament to Batailley's expertise in winemaking, honed over several generations.

Upon pouring, the Batailley '15 reveals a captivating red hue, a prelude to its complex character. It exudes a rich and vibrant bouquet, filled with dark fruits, notably blackcurrants and cherries, intermingled with subtle notes of graphite and cedar. The complexity of aromas is a testament to the wine's remarkable varietal composition, and the notable Pauillac terroir.

On the palate, this Bordeaux blend is a harmonious mix of depth and elegance. It showcases a lush concentration of ripe fruit, balanced by a robust structure provided by well-integrated tannins. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving lingering traces of spice and dark fruit, a signature of the Bordeaux blend.

The 2015 Batailley is a wine of excellent cellaring potential, possessing the structure and balance to evolve beautifully over time. It is a superb expression of the Pauillac region, combining power and elegance in a way that is quintessentially Bordeaux. This is a wine that truly reflects its prestigious origins and the talent of its producer, Batailley, making it a must-try for any Bordeaux enthusiast.