Type: Red Wine
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Code: BATA160
Château Batailley is one of the jewels of the Castéja family and the Borie-Manoux firm. This year, Château Batailley celebrates 100 years under the ownership of the Borie family.
This is an En Primeur wine and special conditions apply.

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 C...
The nose opens with an expressive bouquet of fresh cassis and plum. The palate is vibrant with graphite notes and a touch of forest floor adding depth and complexity. With polished tannins, this is well balanced, with a long-refined finish.
The 2024 harvest began on 15th September and continued until 8th October, yielding a modest 30 hl/ha. Will be aged in 57% new oak.

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