2013 Château Batailley, Pauillac, Bordeaux

Cassis, blackcurrant leaf and graphite on the nose, with a touch of toasty oak. Bags of blackcurrant on the palate, with a fine structure and racy acidity. Doesn't have the depth of the 2010, but will be a generous and benchmark Pauillac for the medium term.
Fergus Stewart - Private Account Manager

A very finely toned nose of cassis and blackcurrant fruit backed up by lovely savoury hints of Mulberry and red plum fruit - a classic Pauillac / Batailley nose. The palate has a lovely swathe of cassis fruit across the mid palate and a mint leaf note on the back. Nicely poised and yet well integrated tannins and a lifted acidity makes this a classic style Batailley. The sub 13 percent alcohol harks back to the 80's to a more classic and gentler style of claret that will age beautifully for the next 5 - 10 years. 
Stuart Rae - Private Account Manager

As usual, this is benchmark Claret. There is a nice volume of blackcurrant fruit from the nose through to the palate, supported by good tannins and a lovely acidity. There is a purity here that is lacking in some 2013s, and low extraction has helped to create a rich freshness that doesn’t feel forced in anyway. Cabernet Sauvignon 94%, Merlot 4%, Petit Verdot 2%.
Jonathan White - Senior Marketing Manager