2003 Château Batailley, Pauillac, Bordeaux saint-aubin tight’ characters

tight’ characters

really long

while the palate is defined by the acidity and ethereal energy

sublime Champagne

and when curiosity got the better of me

2003 Château Batailley, Pauillac, Bordeaux saint-aubin tight’ charactersCh. Batailley is one of the successes of the 2003 vintage, a famous heatwave year. The wine is clearly at its prime, with woodland and savoury aromas and lingering notes of black fruit confit. The influence of the vintage conditions is presented by the reassuringly solid palate, and the tannins play an important role in supporting the fruit, delivering contrast and delineation. Batailley 03 is at, or close to, its peak now; it should continue to