Chateau Batailley 2010, Pauillac

78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot with a little Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot

Opening out to reveal notes of preserved plums, blackcurrant cordial and new leather with touches of pencil shavings and bay leaves. Full-bodied, the palate has a rock-solid structure of firm, chewy tannins and loads of freshness.