Chateau Batailley Pauillac

where the Apennines loosen into olive groves and Adriatic breezes

and a whisper of dusty earth

The vineyards themselves (see above) are magnificent – they run up 1200 meters straight into the glaciers on vines that are trellised on the extremely old “tree” high tier system

yet with the backbone of Chablis

tea-like tannins that fade clean and refreshing

Deep yet energetic in style

to create some consistency across cuvées and ensure we can deliver a wine we hope overdelivers for its price

as we’ve seen with Bourbon

by and large

something to drink young and move along

it is wonderfully fresh and delicate with satisfying minerality and an all-embracing acidity

here is my praiseworthy answer – Barlow Vineyards Cabernet 2015