Château Batailley

Château Batailley, a 5th Grand Cru Classé of the classification of 1855, is the family Castéja’s and Borie-Manoux’s flagship. It is one of the oldest estates in the Médoc. The name is derived from the battle that took place where the chateau and vineyard are today - during the 100-years war in the in 1452. In this battle, the French re-conquered the neighbouring Chateau Latour from the English, a crucial point in the history of Aquitaine. A few years later the first vines were planted on this historical and blood soaked grounds. Chateau Batailley’s garden was designed by Barillet-Deschamps, Napoleon III’s garden architect. In 1855 Napoleon III created the classification for the Grands Crus Classés of the Medoc. And Batailley was knighted Grand Cru. Batailley is a typical Pauillac, with a beautiful, black fruit intensity and very good structure. Very stable quality across the vintages due to the very old vines.

A top performance this vintage. Brooding black fruit aromas, cedar oak and a touch of coffee. The palate is tight with a solid frame, there are blackberry and liquorice notes, cedar oak and the tannins are polished and binding. This is a classic Pauillac, oozing power and finesse that also offers very good value.

Enjoy with a classic beef wellington.

Aged in 60% new oak barrels for 12-14 months.