Château Batailley is one of the oldest buildings in Pauillac. The name of this land comes from the battles that took place during the 14th century on the plateau which gives access to the nearby Château Latour. The 2001 exhibits a deep ruby, purple colour with elegant black and red currant flavours. Notes of cigar box, pepper and spices lead to hints of liquorice and earth on the finish. Drink now - 2014.

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"Well situated, reasonably priced, fifth-growth Château Batailley crops up regularly in the Top 100, and with good reason, as this 2001 effortlessly demonstrates: all elegant, cedary, beefy claret spice. "

Jane MacQuitty,
The Times
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