Flowers, spice, espresso, black currants, black cherries and smoke pop in the nose. The palate is soft, polished, fresh and approachable. The fruits are sweet, creamy and long, with a refreshing mint and chocolate note that finds its way into the back of the finish. There is a lot of charm as well as freshness here. The wine blends 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2050.
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UGCB tasting-Amsterdam 2021 Bordeaux 03-04-2024: riper, sweeter in the bouquet than most of the wines at the tasting, wood, fruit and vanille are well dosed and combined, juicy and tasty, however a bit lean.
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Mittleres Rubinrot. Die Nase ist sehr Pauillac, Tabak, Kräuter, ein Hauch Leder, dahinter klare Cassis-Frucht, das Barrique nie aufdringlich, subtil im Hintergrund. Im Gaumen leichtfüssig und frisch, delikate Frucht, präzises Tannin, von allem genau die richtige Dosis, appellationstypisch und wunderbar elegant. Hat nicht die Struktur und Länge wie die grossartigen 2019er und 2020er, ist jedoch in Sachen Finesse voll auf meiner Linie. Gelungen. 2025-2040+ (Verkostet im November 2023 in Zürich bei UGCB)
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UGC Bordeaux (Drake Hotel - Chicago IL): Walkaround tasting with the producers. Meaty black fruit with savory spice notes, very firm for now, good length, good+ potential.
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Union Des Grands Crus Bordeaux (New York City, NY, USA): Floral, nice texture, balanced. Red fruit, chewy, should age well. If not for the abundant oak derived (e.g. lots of vanilla) notes I might rate higher. Could be better with time in the ce;;ar.
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UGCB Millésime 2021 (Montréal, QC, Canada): Belle présence de fruit, mais assez de torréfaction. Bouche sèche. Longueur moyenne. Moins excité par la grande présence de barrique. À revoir dans 6 ans.
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(92-94 vvPunkte) Mittleres Rubinrot. Die Nase ist sehr Pauillac, Tabak, Kräuter, ein Hauch Leder, dahinter klare Cassis-Frucht, das Barrique nie aufdringlich, subtil im Hintergrund. Im Gaumen leichtfüssig und frisch, delikate Frucht, präzises Tannin, von allem genau die richtige Dosis, appellationstypisch und wunderbar elegant. Hat nicht die Struktur und Länge wie die grossartigen 2019er und 2020er, ist jedoch in Sachen Finesse voll auf meiner Linie. Gelungen. 2025-2040+ (Verkostet "En Primeur" im April 2022. UGCB) vvWine.ch
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Medium-bodied, soft, elegant, fresh and chalky with nuances of chalk, tobacco leaf, forest floor, and red with black currants. The wine is soft and creamy with a nice sweetness on the elegantly-styled palate, there is a lot of charm as well as freshness here. The wine blends 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. It is interesting to note that Batailley was the first major wine released from the 2021 vintage, and it was priced the same as the 2020 vintage. Time will tell if this was a good strategy or not. Drink from 2026-2049. 92-94
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4/26/2024 - ggroebli Likes this wine: 92 Points
92-93 Gouleyant, sexy, flatteur.
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3/9/2024 - Jeff Leve wrote: 93 Points
Flowers, spice, espresso, black currants, black cherries and smoke pop in the nose. The palate is soft, polished, fresh and approachable. The fruits are sweet, creamy and long, with a refreshing mint and chocolate note that finds its way into the back of the finish. There is a lot of charm as well as freshness here. The wine blends 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2050.
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3/4/2024 - Zweder Likes this wine: 92 Points
UGCB Amsterdam, walkaround tasting so just short notes.: Beautiful bouquet with ripe fruits. Same on the palate, supple acidity and tannin. Friendly wine.
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3/4/2024 - FransS wrote: 91 Points
UGCB tasting-Amsterdam 2021 Bordeaux 03-04-2024: riper, sweeter in the bouquet than most of the wines at the tasting, wood, fruit and vanille are well dosed and combined, juicy and tasty, however a bit lean.
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3/1/2024 - vvWine.ch wrote: 92 Points
Mittleres Rubinrot. Die Nase ist sehr Pauillac, Tabak, Kräuter, ein Hauch Leder, dahinter klare Cassis-Frucht, das Barrique nie aufdringlich, subtil im Hintergrund. Im Gaumen leichtfüssig und frisch, delikate Frucht, präzises Tannin, von allem genau die richtige Dosis, appellationstypisch und wunderbar elegant. Hat nicht die Struktur und Länge wie die grossartigen 2019er und 2020er, ist jedoch in Sachen Finesse voll auf meiner Linie. Gelungen. 2025-2040+ (Verkostet im November 2023 in Zürich bei UGCB)
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1/26/2024 - englishman's claret wrote:
Biggish, black-fruited, rather a blunt instrument.
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1/25/2024 - MRichman wrote:
UGC Bordeaux 2021, SF: A bit flat , not a lot of flesh. Just ok.
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1/23/2024 - Burgundy Al wrote: 90 Points
UGC Bordeaux (Drake Hotel - Chicago IL): Walkaround tasting with the producers. Meaty black fruit with savory spice notes, very firm for now, good length, good+ potential.
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1/22/2024 - oldwines Likes this wine: 93 Points
Union Des Grands Crus Bordeaux (New York City, NY, USA): Floral, nice texture, balanced. Red fruit, chewy, should age well. If not for the abundant oak derived (e.g. lots of vanilla) notes I might rate higher. Could be better with time in the ce;;ar.
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1/20/2024 - Dr.Cork wrote: 89 Points
UGCB Millésime 2021 (Montréal, QC, Canada): Belle présence de fruit, mais assez de torréfaction. Bouche sèche. Longueur moyenne. Moins excité par la grande présence de barrique. À revoir dans 6 ans.
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6/20/2022 - vvWine.ch wrote: 93 Points
(92-94 vvPunkte) Mittleres Rubinrot. Die Nase ist sehr Pauillac, Tabak, Kräuter, ein Hauch Leder, dahinter klare Cassis-Frucht, das Barrique nie aufdringlich, subtil im Hintergrund. Im Gaumen leichtfüssig und frisch, delikate Frucht, präzises Tannin, von allem genau die richtige Dosis, appellationstypisch und wunderbar elegant. Hat nicht die Struktur und Länge wie die grossartigen 2019er und 2020er, ist jedoch in Sachen Finesse voll auf meiner Linie. Gelungen. 2025-2040+ (Verkostet "En Primeur" im April 2022. UGCB) vvWine.ch
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5/20/2022 - Jeff Leve wrote: 93 Points
Medium-bodied, soft, elegant, fresh and chalky with nuances of chalk, tobacco leaf, forest floor, and red with black currants. The wine is soft and creamy with a nice sweetness on the elegantly-styled palate, there is a lot of charm as well as freshness here. The wine blends 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. It is interesting to note that Batailley was the first major wine released from the 2021 vintage, and it was priced the same as the 2020 vintage. Time will tell if this was a good strategy or not. Drink from 2026-2049. 92-94
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