Château Batailley

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:

• ensure excellent drainage,
• retain heat,
• allow Cabernet Sauvignon to reach full phenolic ripeness even in cooler vintages.

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:

• Cabernet Sauvignon – structure, longevity, a graphite-like mineral core
• Merlot – roundness and depth of fruit
  smaller proportions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot – aromatic complexity and tannic nuance
• Yields are deliberately limited to favor concentration and balance over volume.