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2021 Chateau Batailley, Pauillac, Bordeaux
HoldWell stockedWilliam Kelley 90-92/100
This was picked as late as possible to maximise maturity. Frédéric Castéja feels this is one of his best-ever vintages at Château Batailley – and there is plenty of it. Seventy-five percent of the crop is in the grand vin; the 60-hectare vineyard yielded 50 hl/ha. There is lots of density, with strong tannins and some nicely ripe and dark succulent fruit. The palate is complete and concentrated with good length; it is reassuringly substantial in the familiar Batailley way. Drink 2027-2042. Cabernet Sauvignon 76%, Merlot 20%, Cabernet Franc 2%, Petit Verdot 2%.” Berry Bros. & Rudd “The 2021 Bat
Colour / grapeRed · Cabernet Sauvignon 20% / Merlot 2% / Cabernet Franc 2% / Cabernet Sauvignon 76% / Merlot 20% / Petit Verdot 2%
RegionBordeaux, France
Drink window2027–2043
2026Hold2043
Best withBeef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison), Poultry
Critics
William Kelley
90-92/100
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Neal Martin
92-94/100
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Jane Anson
92/100
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James Suckling
93-94/100
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Vivino community
4/5
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Wine-Searcher aggregate (14 critics)
91/100
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