2003 Château Batailley, Pauillac, Bordeaux saint-aubin really long

really long

Bravo for this exceptional bottling

Drink 2021 - 2031

while the palate is defined by the acidity and ethereal energy

2003 Château Batailley, Pauillac, Bordeaux saint-aubin really longCh. Batailley is one of the successes of the 2003 vintage, a famous heatwave year. The wine is clearly at its prime, with woodland and savoury aromas and lingering notes of black fruit confit. The influence of the vintage conditions is presented by the reassuringly solid palate, and the tannins play an important role in supporting the fruit, delivering contrast and delineation. Batailley 03 is at, or close to, its peak now; it should continue to