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Red dry
One of the most consistent and reliable Pauillac 5ème Grand Cru Classé estates, Château Batailley combines classic Médoc structure, precise fruit expression and strong ageing potential. The 2018 vintage was warm and generous, yet here it is handled with great precision – producing a wine that is rich and concentrated, while retaining the balance and elegance that define traditional Pauillac.
The aroma is deep and multi-layered, opening with blackcurrants, blackberries and plums, followed by notes of cedar, tobacco leaf, graphite and a subtle hint of smoke. With aeration, nuances of black pepper, cocoa, dried herbs and gentle earthiness emerge, adding depth and maturity to the bouquet.
On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, with a firm yet beautifully controlled structure. The tannins are ripe, dense and silky, true to Pauillac character, while the acidity is lively and precise, supporting the wine’s richness and ensuring long ageing potential. Flavours of dark berries, graphite, cedar and gentle spice dominate, leading to a long, dry, mineral finish with elegant hints of salinity and tobacco.
The vineyards of Château Batailley lie on gravel terraces over a limestone base in Pauillac, allowing Cabernet Sauvignon to root deeply and maintain aromatic purity and structural precision even in warm years. This terroir is key to the wine’s classic tension and longevity.
The harvest is hand-picked, with careful grape selection. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled vats, followed by ageing for around 18 months in French oak barrels, subtly enhancing structure without overpowering the fruit.
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Château Batailley is a historic Bordeaux wine icon and one of the most authentic expressions of Pauillac style in the heart of the Médoc, uniting centuries of heritage, classic Bordeaux structure, and precise modern winemaking.
Historical context and heritage
The estate’s name derives from a 1452 battle (bataille in French) fought on these lands during the Hundred Years’ War, when France finally reclaimed the Médoc territories from English rule. This is more than a symbolic name—it anchors the estate’s deep historical weight, which in Bordeaux is considered an integral part of terroir.
The first vines at Batailley were planted in the 16th century, and in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, commissioned by Napoleon III, Château Batailley was awarded 5ème Grand Cru Classé status—an official recognition that remains in force today and attests to the estate’s long-standing quality.
Location and terroir
Château Batailley’s vineyards lie within the Pauillac appellation, one of the most prestigious zones of the Médoc. The vines are planted on classic gravel terraces that:
The nearby Gironde estuary moderates climatic extremes and contributes to a stable style well suited to long ageing.
Vineyards and grape varieties
Château Batailley wines are built on the classic logic of Bordeaux’s Left Bank:
Yields are deliberately limited to favor concentration and balance over volume.
Wine style and philosophy
Château Batailley is regarded as a benchmark of classic Pauillac—wines that are never excessive, yet always structured and disciplined:
These are not wines of instant impact, but of slow evolution, often reaching their peak after 10–20 years of ageing.
Ageing and winemaking
Fermentation and ageing follow traditional Bordeaux practices, with maturation in French oak barrels (a portion new) to:
Technology serves precision rather than stylistic change—the philosophy remains consistently classical.
Significance within Bordeaux
Château Batailley is often described as the “quiet aristocrat of Pauillac”—less demonstrative than some famous neighbors, yet exceptionally reliable, consistent, and authentic. It is a wine favored by:
It is an estate that speaks softly but with authority—about time, place, and the very essence of the Médoc.
