“The 2017 Lions de Batailley has a pretty bouquet with blackberry, mint and cedar aromas that demand some coaxing from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannins. Very smooth thanks to that sheen of vanillary new oak that should subsume with time. This could turn out quite seductive.”
— Neal Martin, Feb 2020

“Composed of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc, the 2017 Lions de Batailley is medium to deep garnet-purple colored with a nose of gorgeous plums, black cherries and blackberries with touches of cinnamon and vanilla. The palate is medium-bodied, elegant and refreshing with firm yet silky tannins and a lively lift on the finish.” (89-91) points
— Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Apr 2018