Ch. Batailley, Pauillac
France
»
Bordeaux
»
Pauillac
Only available in
cases of 24.
Half Bottle
(37.5cl)
£
8.75
$
14.25
(In Bond)
24 x
£
8.75
Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend ,
For laying down,
12.5% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel
,
Not available for delivery.
A dollop of fresh blackcurrants and ripe black cherries announce this
consistently good value Pauillac. With a lovely, balancing streak of acidity
running throughout, Ch. Batailley is an harmonious and precise wine with
smooth, integrated tannins and a long, savoury, mineral finish. Owner Philippe
Castéja attributes this blend of ripeness and freshness to the unusual
length of time between flowering and harvest (140 days) in 2008; unique
conditions which allowed him to make, yet again, one of our favourite wines of
the vintage.
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Drink: 2012
-2025
.
BBR Score: 15/20.
Jancis Score: 17/20.
Parker Score: 90
-92
/100.
Ch. Haut-Bages Libéral, Pauillac
France
»
Bordeaux
»
Pauillac
Only available in
cases of 12.
Bottle
(75cl)
£
15.00
$
24.43
(In Bond)
12 x
£
15.00
Medium Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend ,
For laying down,
12.5% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel
,
Not available for delivery.
Run by the delightful livewire that is Claire Villars, this underrated estate
continues its climb up the Pauillac hit parade in 2007. With a hefty 90%
Cabernet Sauvignon and only 10% Merlot, this is gorgeously feminine, almost
Margaux-esque. Its pure, cassis nose, and elegant blackberry, chocolate and
cedar flavours are supported by attractive but firm tannins. Well-integrated,
pretty, refined and approachable, this is as full of personality as Claire's
bright orange winery (her favourite colour). With refreshing honesty, she
compares this to her 1999 although we think it is rather better than that. A
delightful 2007 Pauillac.
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Drink: 2012
-2020
.
BBR Score: 15/20.
Jancis Score: 15.5/20.
Decanter Score: 16.5/20.
Echo de Lynch Bages, Pauillac
France
»
Bordeaux
»
Pauillac
Only available in
cases of 12.
Bottle
(75cl)
£
15.00
$
24.43
(In Bond)
12 x
£
15.00
Medium Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend ,
For laying down,
13% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel
,
Not available for delivery.
The Second Wine of Ch. Lynch Bages, Echo was previous known as Ch. Haut-Bages
Averous. A change of name (Echo was suggested by Jean-Michel Cazes) has brought
new vigour to this wine which was seriously impressive with a kick of sweet
cassis fruit beautifully cloaking the grippy but extremely ripe tannins. The
name may sound delicate but this is a wine whose power will echo over the next
decade at least.
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Drink: 2011
-2020
.
BBR Score: 15.5/20.
Blanc de Lynch Bages
France
»
Bordeaux
»
Pauillac
Half Bottle
(35cl)
£
15.30
$
24.92
24 x
£
16.36
Medium Bodied,
Dry,
White,
Sauv.Blanc & Sémillon ,
Ready, but will keep,
12.5% alc.
Matured on the lees with vinification both in stainless steel and barrel,
the wine is imparted a rounded, yet refreshing complexity. The nose is
dominated by very enticing floral notes with a touch of citrus, and on the
palate grapefruit and white peach shine through. Boasting great length, take
your time to savour every drop!
Under the expert eyes of Nicolas Labenne, formally of Château Calon Segur, and
Daniel Llose, who created the wine along with Michel Lynch, the quality has not
only reached an impressive level, but has also surpassed any previous effort.
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Ch. Clerc-Milon, Pauillac
France
»
Bordeaux
»
Pauillac
Only available in
cases of 12.
Bottle
(75cl)
£
21.00
$
34.20
(In Bond)
12 x
£
21.00
Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend ,
For laying down,
12.5% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel
,
Not available for delivery.
Sandwiched happily between First Growths, Lafite and Mouton, this is Ch.
d'Armailhac's more structured, serious big brother. We actually had trouble
splitting them in 2007, although for us Clerc Milon still shades it, with its
rich, brooding kirsch nose and weighty, fresh, dark damson and spice palate. It
has excellent generosity for any vintage, let alone 2007, with dense yet ripe
tannins and good grip. With 42% Merlot in the blend, this is one of the few
really good Left Bank wines using such a high proportion of that variety.
Impressive, traditional Pauillac in the best sense of the word.
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Drink: 2012
-2022
.
BBR Score: 16/20.
Jancis Score: 16/20.
Decanter Score: 17/20.
Les Tourelles de Longueville Pauillac
France
»
Bordeaux
»
Pauillac
Bottle
(75cl)
£
19.13
$
31.16
12 x
£
18.75
Special case price
£
225.00
Buy 12 and save
£
4.57
(1.5%)
Medium Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend ,
Ready, but will keep,
13% alc.
From a good Bordeaux vintage sandwiched between the more expensive, more
vaunted 2003 and 2005, this youthful Pauillac, a Merlot, Cab. Sauvignon &
Franc chip off the Pichon Longueville Baron block, has the pedigree of its
sibling at a relatively affordable price. Sweet with smokey vanilla, cedary
aromatic overtones, a core of cassis fruit richness is underscored by an
already highly drinkable palate of juicy acidity and supple tannins.
(Anthony Rose – 50 Best Wines - The Independent – 13 Dec 08)
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Ch. Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Pauillac
France
»
Bordeaux
»
Pauillac
Only available in
cases of 12.
Bottle
(75cl)
£
23.50
$
38.27
(In Bond)
12 x
£
23.50
Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend ,
For laying down,
12% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel
,
Not available for delivery.
Ch. Grand-Puy-Lacoste has been in excellent form over the last few years and
the 2008 continues in this impressive vein. This boasts the generous fruit of
the vintage but with a classic, Pauillac seam running right through the core.
Once again feminine in style, this is stylish and elegant with crisp acidity
and fine-grained but structured tannins; this represents excellent value in
2008.
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Drink: 2014
-2030
.
BBR Score: 16.5/20.
Parker Score: 89
-91
/100.
Decanter Score: 17/20.
Ch. Batailley, 5ème Cru Classé, Pauillac
France
»
Bordeaux
»
Pauillac
Bottle
(75cl)
£
21.26
$
34.63
12 x
£
22.00
Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend ,
Ready, but will improve,
13% alc.
"A 5th Classified Growth from Pauillac, for years considered a good value,
reliable claret but in recent years elevated to new heights of finesse under
the watchful stewardship of its owners, the Castéjà family. A
bouquet of cassis, tobacco leaf and cedarwood gives way to a mature, soft fruit
flavour on the palate. 2001 was a fine, elegant vintage with very precise
definition, and all its component parts in excellent harmony."
(Alun Griffiths MW, BBR Wine Director)
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Drink: 2008
-2015
.
BBR Score: 18/20.
Parker Score: 86
/100.
Les Tourelles de Longueville Pauillac
France
»
Bordeaux
»
Pauillac
Bottle
(75cl)
£
23.78
$
38.73
12 x
£
24.60
Medium Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend ,
For laying down,
13.5% alc.
Les Tourelles de Longueville (the second wine of Ch. Pichon-Baron) has always
been, and always will be, a firm BB&R favourite. Why? Simple - this is the
epitomy of good Claret at a sensible price. It has pedigree and gravitas but it
also has charm and its own identity. There is no better vintage to experience
our favourite than the legendary 2005 vintage in which Les Tourelles de
Longueville boasts a complexity above its status. Black cherries and mocha
hints are abundant, all supported by a structure that will facilitate
impressive ageing.
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Ch. Haut-Bages-Libéral, 5ème Cru Classé. Pauillac
France
»
Bordeaux
»
Pauillac
Bottle
(75cl)
£
23.83
$
38.80
12 x
£
22.35
Special case price
£
268.20
Buy 12 and save
£
17.71
(6%)
Medium Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend ,
Ready, but will improve,
12.5% alc.
Great value traditional Claret. Like Batailley with a bit more flair.
(Simon Staples, Sales & Marketing Director)
"Another sleeper of the vintage, this under-priced, beautifully made Pauillac
exhibits a deep ruby/purple color along with a sweet bouquet of creme de
cassis, licorice, tapenade, and spice box. Medium to full-bodied with silky
tannin and low acidity, it is a pure, expressive wine."
(Robert Parker, www.erobertparker.com, 30-Jun-07)
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BBR Score: 16/20.
Jancis Score: 16/20.
Parker Score: 90
/100.