Private cellar note · friend view
2022 Chateau Batailley, Pauillac, Bordeaux
HoldWell stockedWilliam Kelley 91-93/100
Regular devotees of Ch. Batailley will not be disappointed by the 2022. They may have to be more patient than usual before pulling the first cork, however: this is a dense, broad-shouldered wine with impressive levels of tannin. The palate is compact, but the tell-tale notes of liquorice and blackcurrant are there in muted abundance, and with the little savoury twist so typical of the property. Given that Batailley 1947 (stylistically comparable to 2022, and the year of their marriage) was served to the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on their silver wedding anniversary, the Castéja
Colour / grapeRed · Cabernet Sauvignon 22% / Merlot 3% / Cabernet Sauvignon 75% / Merlot 22% / Petit Verdot 3%
RegionBordeaux, France
Drink window2030–2049
2026Hold2049
Best withBeef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison), Poultry
Critics
William Kelley
91-93/100
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Neal Martin
94-96/100
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James Suckling
95-96/100
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Jane Anson
96/100
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Georgie Hindle
97/100
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Jancis Robinson MW
17+/20
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Jeb Dunnuck
92-94+/100
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
94-96+/100
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Vivino community
4.2/5
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Wine-Searcher aggregate (15 critics)
93/100
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