Chateau Batailley 5eme Grand Cru Classe, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

Tasting Note: Very dark purple in colour with a hugely complex nose of sweet black fruits, raspberry coulis, cedar wood and smoky liquoriuce and fruit cake spice. Abundant sweet tannins with good body and balanced acidity. Very long finihs. Plenty of ageing potential here.

Grapes: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Merlot 2% petit Verdot 1% Cabernet Franc

Vintage: 2014

Alcohol (ABV): 13%

Volume: 75cl

Classification: Vegan

Goes With: Fine cheeses, game or roast beef.