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2011 Ch. Batailley, Pauillac

Ch. Batailley, Pauillac
Holy Frijoles! They have done it again! A sumptuous, sophisticated triumph! Last year I described it (and was mocked mercilessly by colleagues in BB&R, the UK and International Trade) as an attractive woman fulfilling her potential and going out on the town in a little black dress. So much so, people called in asking for the “little black dress wine”! Now, I’m not going to say that 2011 Batailley is better than 2010, because last years was brilliant, but in the context of this vintage it’s as good. Real sweetness, charm, finesse, but with a beautiful Pauillac oomph! Equal to or surpasses in quality wines that will be twice to ten times its price. It’s bottles, magnums and double magnums time again I fear. This time she’s going out again but wearing Prada and Jimmy Choos!
(Simon Staples, Berrys’ Fine Wine Director)
Château Batailley

BBR Decanter Parker Wine Spectator
17/20 16.5/20 89 - 91/100 90 - 93/100
Ch. Batailley, Pauillac
Robust, rather earthy fruit, then a touch of violets to lift it and a hint of leather, good wine, good future.
(4 Stars - Decanter - Bordeaux 2011 coverage - April 2012)

BBR Decanter Parker Wine Spectator
17/20 16.5/20 89 - 91/100 90 - 93/100
Ch. Batailley, Pauillac
This is a solid, muscular, dense plum-colored wine with earthy cassis aromas as well as flavors. Medium to full-bodied, tannic and fresh, with a crisp profile, this husky Pauillac will require time. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2030.
(Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - April 2012)

BBR Decanter Parker Wine Spectator
17/20 16.5/20 89 - 91/100 90 - 93/100
Ch. Batailley, Pauillac
Dark plum, black currant and fig notes are melded together at the core, with ample tobacco and roasted wood spice hints starting to fill in along the edges. There's lots of singed wood on the finish, but also plenty of flesh and drive. A little bit old-school.
Wine Spectator's 2011 Top-Scoring Red Bordeaux
(James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, April 10, 2012)

BBR Decanter Parker Wine Spectator
17/20 16.5/20 89 - 91/100 90 - 93/100
Ch. Batailley, Pauillac
Product: 11965
Maturity: Drink 2017-2035 (For laying down)
Vintage: 2011
Origin: France » Bordeaux » Pauillac Map of the region
Producer: Château Batailley
Grape Variety: Cab.Sauvignon Blend
Style: Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, 12.5% alcohol
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