18
VINUM: "Zurückhaltende, aber vielschichtige Aromatik; saftig im Ansatz, kernige Entwicklung über erstklassigem Tannin, grosse Länge, ungemein fruchtiger Ausklang; stilvoll, Klasse einmal mehr."
93-
94
JAMES SUCKLING: "Subtle aromas of currants and fresh flowers with some tar and graphite. Medium-bodied with firm tannins and bright acidity. Very typical and bright for Pauillac. Linear and fine. Solid and tight. Well age nicely."
92-
94
THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Medium-bodied, soft, elegant, fresh, and chalky with nuances of chalk, tobacco leaf, forest floor, and red with black currants. The wine is soft and creamy with a nice sweetness on the elegantly-styled palate, there is a lot of charm as well as freshness here. The wine blends 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. It is interesting to note that Batailley was the first major wine released from the 2021 vintage, and it was priced the same as the 2020 vintage. Time will tell if this was a good strategy or not. Drink from 2026-2049."
17,5
WEINWISSER: "76 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 % Merlot, 2 % Cabernet Franc, 2 % Petit Verdot. Delikates Bouquet, edle Cassiswürze, Brasiltabak, Lakritze und zartes Lavendelparfüm. Am geradlinigen Gaumen mit butterweicher Textur, fein körnigem Extrakt, stützender Rasse, engmaschig reifem Tanningerüst und athletischem Körper. Im gebündelten Finale rote Pflaume, Schokopastillen und fein mehlige Adstringenz. Die große Fangemeinde darf sich auf einen beruhigenden Pauillac freuen."
92
DECANTER: "Perfumed, floral, heady nose. Lightly framed in terms of texture, but with a really intense and concentrated core of sweet red and black fruit flavours, with cocoa powder and liquorice that go vertical as well as horizontal, filling the palate with aromas as opposed to direct weight from the tannins. Feels like a delicate and pared-back style for this estate, carefully presenting the vintage in the glass with harmony and balance. Juicy and flavourful, it will be even better after ageing. Tasted twice. 2% Petit Verdot completes the blend."
92
FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Nuancen von Brombeeren, reife Zwetschken, ein Hauch von Cassis, zart nach Nougat und Orangenzesten, einladendes, fruchtiges Bukett. Saftig, mittlerer Körper, rote Kirschen, feine Tannine, mineralisch und gut anhaftend, ein frischer, feinwürziger Speisenbegleiter."
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92
THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2021 Batailley shows promise, exhibiting aromas of cassis, plums, licorice, cigar wrapper, loamy soil and dark chocolate, followed by a medium to full-bodied, layered and charming palate built around ripe, powdery tannins. Supple and giving, it will offer a broad drinking window."
