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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2021 Haut-Batailley is a few steps up from the second wine. Dark and ample in feel, with broad shoulders, the Grand Vin possesses notable depth and intensity right out of the gate. Black cherry, plum, licorice, spice and leather race across the palate. Readers will find a Pauillac of power and depth that are typical of the southern part of the appellation. 04/2022

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2021 Batailley was picked September 30 to October 15 and matured in 55–60% new oak. It has a well-defined, focused bouquet, a quintessential Pauillac nose of black fruit infused with cedar and mint. The palate is medium-bodied with a touch of black pepper on the entry and delivers good depth and fine grip. This is a Batailley with commendable stuffing for the vintage and it fans out with gusto on the finish. It might not be the best Pauillac in 2021, yet I bet you won’t find better value for money, notwithstanding its underestimated propensity to age. 04/2022

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William Kelley

Robert Parker/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. 04/2022

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

The ruby/plum-hued 2021 Château Batailley has classic, almost old school notes of leather, red and black fruits, tobacco, and dried herbs. This carries to a medium-bodied, firm, focused, yet balanced, attractive Pauillac that should round into form nicely over the course of its élevage. It's not one of the standouts in the vintage, yet I certainly wouldn't be surprised to see it end up being an outstanding wine, and it has lots of character. 06/2022

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, intense et pourpre. Nez très aromatique, fin, fruité, pur et subtil. Minutieux en entrée de bouche, très aromatique au milieu, avec un corps caressant et élancé, ce vin offre une trame tannique distinguée et savoureuse jusqu'en finale. Tannicité non marquée. De la tenue et du charme. Assemblage : 76 % cabernet sauvignon, 20 % merlot, 2 % cabernet franc, 2 % petit verdot. Degré d'alcool : 13° - pH : 3,7. Rendement : 48 hl/ha. Pas de gel, ni de mildiou. 04/2022

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James Suckling

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. 05/2022