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Batailley 2011

Pauillac, Fifth Growth

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Tasting Notes

An attractive nose of creme de cassis, earth and oak jumps from the glass of this dense ruby/purple-colored wine. A classic, impressive effort from the Casteja family, this 2011 transcends the vintage character, and is an unqualified success as well as a major sleeper of the vintage. Structured, rich, medium to full-bodied, pure and layered, it should be at its finest in 3-4 years, and keep for two decades.

Score: 91

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2037 01 April 2014

This is a solid, muscular, dense plum-colored wine with earthy cassis aromas as well as flavors. Medium to full-bodied, tannic and fresh, with a crisp profile, this husky Pauillac will require time.

Score: 89 - 91

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2030 01 April 2012

This year, the 2011 is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon (the highest ever), 11% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc cropped at 38hl/ha between 14th and 26th September. During the growing season they had to undertake two green harvests and also sorted the crop twice. The nose is reticent at first and demands coaxing from the glass. It eventually reveals blackberry, cedar, a touch of oyster shell and just a very faint hint of orange blossom. It is nicely composed, although it does not have the bravura penetration of the 2010 or 2009. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins on the entry. It demonstrates fine weight and cohesion, good substance and depth of fruit whilst the finish is a little sinewy with touches of spice inflecting the blackberry and briary fruit. Fine and unashamedly very classic, as one would expect for Batailley. Tasted April 2012.

Score: 90 - 92

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2012

Robust, rather earthy fruit, then a touch of violets to lift it and a hint of leather, good wine, good future.

Score: 16 - 17

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2015-2025 16 April 2012

Darkest cherry crimson. Restrained spicy dark fruit. Sweeter and more chocolatey on the palate, both in flavour and texture. Supple savour from the tannins. Harmonious in a restrained style. Refined tannins. Moreish finish. (JH)

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2018-2030 16 April 2012

Dark plum, black currant and fig notes are melded together at the core, with ample tobacco and roasted wood spice hints starting to fill in along the edges. There's lots of singed wood on the finish, but also plenty of flesh and drive. A little bit old-school.

Score: 90 - 93

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 11 April 2012

This is very fresh currants, minerals and graphite on the nose. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a minty, light wood finish with pretty fruit. 11% Merlot, 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot.

Score: 89 - 90

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 01 April 2012