Pauillac Precision — Château Batailley 2017

Tasting Notes

In the glass it shows a deep garnet-ruby hue, telling you this is serious. On the nose: black currant, cassis, cedar chest, pencil shavings and a touch of graphite and tobacco. 

On the palate: concentrated dark fruit, firm but fine tannins, lifted acidity and a long finish with gravelly minerality and classic Pauillac gravel-bed clarity. It’s dense, structured, and built for time. 
Wine Enthusiast rated it 92 points: “this juicy, smoothly textured wine shows great fruitiness, ripe tannins and plenty of freshness. Black-currant flavors shine from the Cabernet Sauvignon.” 

Meet the Winemaker

Château Batailley is a proud Fifth Growth (5ème Cru) of the 1855 Médoc classification, located in Pauillac, Bordeaux. The vineyards rest on deep gravel beds over clay and sandstone, average vine age about 40 years. The 2017 vintage was vinified with tradition: cold soak, stainless steel vats, then aged ~16-18 months in 50% new oak.

Wine Specs

• Varietal: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot 

• Vintage: 2017

• Region: Pauillac AOC, Bordeaux, France

• Aging/Vinification: Cold soak, fermented in stainless vats; aged 16-18 months in ~50% new oak.

• ABV: 14% 

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 16-18 °C — open up, let it breathe.

Critic Reviews

• Wine Enthusiast – 92 pts: “Juicy, smoothly textured… great fruitiness, ripe tannins and plenty of freshness.”

• Vinous / Neal Martin – 90-92 pts: “Medium-bodied… compact and poised… fine depth and balance.” 

• WineCellar Insider / Bloggers: “94 pts” commentary from one blogger focused on the wine showing very well now. 

Food Pairings

• Grilled rib-eye or smoked beef brisket – the tannins and structure match beefy intensity.

• Roasted lamb with rosemary & garlic – classic Bordeaux pairing.

• Mature hard cheeses (Comté, aged Manchego) – salty and savory meets structure.

• Truffle-tagliatelle or mushroom-risotto with shaved black truffle – the earthy side plays beautifully.

Why You Need This Bottle

Because you’re not here to sip trendy — you’re here to impress with stability. This is Pauillac at its elegant, structured best: deep fruit, firm backbone, age-worthy. Serve it when you want respect, not just attention.

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