Château Batailley 2016

A full-bodied Pauillac wine with an elegant finish

The estate

The name of the Château Batailley refers to the Hundred Years War, a battle of which was fought in 1453 on the estate's lands. Château Batailley became a wine estate from the 17th century. This 5th Cru Classé in 1855 is produced in the Pauillac appellation, on the left bank of Bordeaux.

The vineyard

This Château Batailley 2016 is a Pauillac wine from a 57-hectare vineyard, with vines averaging 40 years old, planted on soils made up of siliceous and gravel.

Vinification and ageing

The wine is aged in barrels (60% of which are new barrels).

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (85%)
Merlot (12%)
Petit verdot (3%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Batailley 2016

Tasting

Nose
Opening with notes of graphite characteristic of the gravelly terroir of the estate, the nose exhales wild herb fragrances (fresh mint) on aeration.

Palate
On the palate, the wine reveals firm and well-present tannins as well as tasty mineral touches (graphite) and black fruits (blackberries) mixed with infused tobacco. The finish seduces with its length and extreme elegance.