Château Batailley - Cru Classé 2023

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 („bataille") - 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 an intensive typical Pauillac, with Cassis and very good structure. Very stable quality across the vintages due to the very old Wines

Appearance: Deep garnet colour with purple hues, dense and bright, revealing great concentration and elegance.

Nose: Complex and refined bouquet of ripe black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry), enhanced by cedar, sweet spice and blond tobacco. A beautiful expression of the Pauillac terroir.

Palate: Full-bodied and powerful, with silky, well-defined tannins. The texture is dense yet balanced by a precise freshness. Long and persistent finish with notes of spice, graphite and cocoa.

Food pairing: Perfect with prime rib of beef, roast game, or aged cheese. A wine built for cellaring and fine dining.