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Batailley 2019 75cl

5eme Grand Cru Classé | Pauillac | Bordeaux | France
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Critics scores
95 Vinous
The 2019 Batailley has an intense bouquet of blackberry, graphite and light tobacco scents, the latter less pronounced than out of barrel. This feels supremely well-defined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins and pure black fruit laced with cracked black pepper and graphite, leading to a complex and quite prolonged finish. One of the best Batailleys, maybe the best, in recent years, and a strong follow-up to their splendid 2018. Highly recommended and still one of the best values in Pauillac.
95 James Suckling
This is a fine-tannined and racy young wine with blackberry, blackcurrant and light mint aromas that follow through to a full to medium body with long, polished tannins and a persistent finish. A classic and classy young wine. 74% cabernet sauvignon, 25% merlot and 1% petit verdot. Drink after 2025.
95 Vinous
The 2019 Batailley has an intense bouquet of blackberry, graphite and light tobacco scents, the latter less pronounced than out of barrel. This feels supremely well-defined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins and pure black fruit laced with cracked black pepper and graphite, leading to a complex and quite prolonged finish. One of the best Batailleys, maybe the best, in recent years, and a strong follow-up to their splendid 2018. Highly recommended and still one of the best values in Pauillac.
93 Wine Spectator
Delivers a nice gush of warmed plum and blackberry preserve flavors, enlivened with hints of anise, apple wood and dark tobacco. Features a hint of sweet bay leaf through the finish, which has a lush feel despite a buried cast iron note. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2023 through 2038. 25,000 cases made. — JM
93 Wine Spectator
Delivers a nice gush of warmed plum and blackberry preserve flavors, enlivened with hints of anise, apple wood and dark tobacco. Features a hint of sweet bay leaf through the finish, which has a lush feel despite a buried cast iron note. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2023 through 2038. 25,000 cases made. — JM
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Château Batailley

Château Batailley is one of the oldest estates in Pauillac and has held the rank of Fifth Growth (Cinquième Grand Cru Classé) since the renowned 1855 Classification. Its name is believed to refer to a battle fought on these lands in 1453 during the Hundred Years' War. Vine cultivation has been documented here since the 17th century, reflecting the rich winemaking heritage of this historic property.

At the beginning of the 19th century, Daniel Guestier acquired the estate and embarked on an ambitious programme of modernisation, expanding the vineyard and enhancing the quality of its wines. These efforts helped secure Château Batailley's place in the prestigious 1855 Classification. In 1924, Marcel and Francis Borie purchased the property, marking the beginning of its association with the Borie-Castéja family. Following the division of the estate in 1941, Marcel retained Château Batailley, while the remaining portion became Château Haut-Batailley.

Since the early 2000s, under the leadership of Philippe Castéja, Château Batailley has continued its unwavering pursuit of excellence. In 2006, the estate inaugurated a new vat room, allowing for precise parcel-by-parcel vinification. Today, this historic property remains deeply rooted in its identity and in the terroir of Pauillac, preserving and carrying forward centuries of winemaking tradition.