LIONS DE BATAILLEY 2ND CH BATAILLEY PAUILLAC 6 CS brand_Yamazaki Distillery Aromas of green apple and

Aromas of green apple and ripe Bosc pear blend with racy acidity and texture from lees ageing and gentle oak exposure

After 15 years or so

and the cleanliness and precise definition to their flavor and character of aging in stainless steel

Overall pleasing sparkling wine

FLAVORFresh and pleasantely sweet with a taste that reveals its varietal characteristic

LIONS DE BATAILLEY 2ND CH BATAILLEY PAUILLAC 6 CS brand_Yamazaki Distillery Aromas of green apple andThe nose offers ripe blackberry and toasty spice with a touch of minerality. This vintage is Cabernet Sauvignon based, which lends a firm backbone, quality tannins, and a core of blackberry fruit. This wine is surprisingly accessible now and drinking well, but will improve with a year in the bottle.