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Red dry
Château Batailley is one of Pauillac’s most consistent and reliable names, and the 2022 vintage stands out as particularly concentrated yet remarkably harmonious – ripe, precise, and endowed with excellent ageing potential.
The aromatic profile is deep and unmistakably classic Pauillac: blackcurrants, blackberries and plums intertwine with notes of cedar, graphite, tobacco leaf and a subtle smoky nuance. With aeration, layers of black pepper, cocoa, gentle earthiness and dried herbs emerge, adding further complexity and depth.
On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, with a firm yet finely controlled structure. The tannins are ripe, dense but silky, true to the classic Pauillac character. Acidity is lively and expressive, supporting the generous fruit and giving the wine a clear structural backbone. Flavours of dark berries, graphite, cedar and gentle spice dominate, leading to a long, dry, mineral finish with an elegant saline touch.
The character of Château Batailley is shaped by its Pauillac gravel terraces over limestone, allowing Cabernet Sauvignon to root deeply and retain balance and aromatic purity even in warm years. This terroir is key to the wine’s classical structure and precision.
The harvest is carried out by hand, with careful grape selection. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled vats, followed by ageing in French oak barrels for around 18 months, refining the wine without overshadowing its terroir expression.
Serve at 16–18 °C; pairs well with roasted lamb with rosemary, aged beef (ribeye) with pepper sauce, and braised lamb with blackcurrant sauce.
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.
