Batailley 2018 has been released at £408 per 12×75, up 3.8% on the 2017 release of £393 per case.
Lisa Perotti-Brown MW (Wine Advocate) awarded the wine a barrel range of 92-94 points. In her tasting note she said it was “full-bodied with a good core of juicy fruit” adding that “it has approachable, ripe tannins and a lively lift to the finish”.
James Suckling also enjoyed the wine. He scored it 94-95 points and said it was “very structured and dense with lots of fruit and tannin”.
Other commentators include Chris Kissack (The Wine Doctor) who awarded it 93-95 points and said it was a “hugely impressive Pauillac”. James Molesworth (Wine Spectator) noted that the wine was “gently expressive, in a vintage where concentration and energy are the norm” and scored it 89-92 points.
Buyers looking for value may wish to consider the 2016 vintage. Neal Martin awarded it 94 points back in January and described it as “a superb wine” that “should give many years of pleasure after several years in the cellar”.
The 2012 vintage also looks attractive. Robert Parker scored the wine 92 points and it is currently available at £300 per 12×75.
Looking for more?
Our Bordeaux 2018 pages contain everything you need to know about this year’s En Primeur campaign, including:
- Critic scores
- Release prices
- Bordeaux 2018 analysis tool [members only]
- The conversation on social media
- Liv-ex’s fair value methodology
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