Château Batailley 2005, Pauillac109. 95 per bottle Appellation Pauillac Why should you buy this wine? Immediate delivery Neal Martin scored 94 pts Best value wine from Pauillac "Tasted at the Batailley vertical tasting at the chteau, the 2005 Batailley continues to be an excellent Pauillac that I suspect is overshadowed by some of its more illustrious and, let's not forget, more expensive neighbours. Here, it has an effervescent bouquet with vibrant red berry fruit and superb

the ‘mistral dew’ played a big part in the success of these 2022s

ample and juicy character in the mouth

with cherry

but this one is of the the very best I've ever found

the family winemaking and trading company originally specialised in the production and sale of wine-making materials

This cuvée expresses the identity of Drappier house

with reserve wines that go back to 2006

vinous Champagne

This is not surprising because the village of Kimmeridge is just 24 miles as the crow flies from Bride Valley

earthy notes on the nose as the Brunello and bright fruit and more spice on the palate

finishing with nuances of creams and vanillas

highly intense tannins rich in aromatic freshness