Château Batailley

2016 Chateau Batailley 5e Cru Classe Pauillac AOC, Château Batailley Château Batailley, a 5th Cru of the classification of 1855, is Borie-Manoux’s and the Castéja-family’s flagship. The name is derived from the battle („bataille“) that took place where the chateau and vineyard are today during the 100-years war around 1453. In this battle, the French re-conquered the neighbouring Chateau Latour from the English, a crucial point for ending the 300 year long reign of the English in Aquitaine. In the 16th century, the first vines were planted on these historical and blood soaked grounds. Chateau Batailley’s 5ha-park was designed by Barillet- Deschamps, Napoleon III’s park architect, in 1850. In 1855 Napoleon III created the classification for the Grands Crus Classés of the Medoc. And Batailley was knighted Grand Cru Classé. Batailley is a classic and a very typical Pauillac, with Cassis flavours and very good structure.

Vintage

2016

Volume

1.5 l

Alcohol content

13 % vol.

Category

Wine

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Quality level

AOP

Taste

dry

Color

Red wine

Grape variety

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Bottle cap

Natural cork

Serving temperature

16 – 18 °C

Allergens

Sulphites

• Robert Parker: 93/100 points