2017 Château Batailley Pauillac Grand Cru Classé

The gorgeous 2017 Chateau Batailley is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 17% Merlot and the remainder Petit Verdot. It is mediumbodied with impeccable balance right now. Wet gravel and black licorice notes hit the nose alongside shades of tar and tobacco leaf. The palate is soft and elegant as refined tannins frame a beautiful core of dark currants, blackberry compote and anise with light cassis notes. Fresh and vibrant right now, this still has a long way to go in the cellar.

This is straight and transparent with currant and dark-chocolate aromas. Orange peel, light tar and violets. Medium to full body. Gorgeous core of dark fruit and polished tannins that push out the edge of the wine, giving it a seamless texture. A blend of 80% cabernet sauvignon, 17% merlot and 3% petit verdot.