Top Bordeaux 2025 En Primeur: Château Batailley

This wine comes in a wooden case. Drink from 2035 to 2053. 14%

A classic and characterful Batailley this year, with all the dark fruit and savoury smoke notes members have come to love from this popular fifth-growth Pauillac. A blend of 78% cabernet sauvignon, 19% merlot and 3% petit verdot, the palate is concentrated and plush with plenty of attack. Notes of blueberry, spiced plums and sweet, grippy tannins. The 58% new oak brings fresh tobacco notes, adding complexity, while balancing freshness provides a long, linear finish. It has strong ageing potential and is offered this year in a signature Marie-Jeanne (2.25-litre bottle), as well as in magnums. Owned by the Casteja family, who have maintained a very consistent price for Batailley, and 2025 should be a good buy. Drink from 2035 to 2050. Bottles (CM34501 @ £145 per six) and magnums (CM34504 @£156 per three) available. 14%

A classic and characterful Batailley this year, with all the dark fruit and savoury smoke notes members have come to love from this popular fifth-growth Pauillac. A blend of 78% cabernet sauvignon, 19% merlot and 3% petit verdot, the palate is concentrated and plush with plenty of attack. Notes of blueberry, spiced plums and sweet, grippy tannins. The 58% new oak brings fresh tobacco notes, adding complexity, while balancing freshness provides a long, linear finish. It has strong ageing potential and is offered this year in a signature Marie-Jeanne (2.25-litre bottle), as well as in magnums. Owned by the Casteja family, who have maintained a very consistent price for Batailley, and 2025 should be a good buy. Drink from 2035 to 2050. Bottles (CM34501 @ £145 per six) and halves (CM34502 @£165 per dozen) available. 14%

A classic and characterful Batailley this year, with all the dark fruit and savoury smoke notes members have come to love from this popular fifth-growth Pauillac. A blend of 78% cabernet sauvignon, 19% merlot and 3% petit verdot, the palate is concentrated and plush with plenty of attack. Notes of blueberry, spiced plums and sweet, grippy tannins. The 58% new oak brings fresh tobacco notes, adding complexity, while balancing freshness provides a long, linear finish. It has strong ageing potential and is offered this year in a signature Marie-Jeanne (2.25-litre bottle), as well as in magnums. Owned by the Casteja family, who have maintained a very consistent price for Batailley, and 2025 should be a good buy. Drink from 2035 to 2050. Magnums (CM34504 @ £156 per three) and halves (CM34502 @£165 per dozen) available. 14%