2016
6x75cl
DP
£301.22
vintage
portfolio
2016
6x75cl
DP
£301.22
2019
12x75cl
DP
£470.46
2020
12x37.5cl
DP
£234.02
2020
3x1.5L
DP
£234.02
Broking
2019
6x75cl
DP
£229.22
En primeur
2022
12x37.5cl
EP
£201.00
2023
12x37.5cl
EP
To be confirmed
2023
6x75cl
EP
To be confirmed
2023
3x1.5L
EP
To be confirmed
2023
1x3L
EP
To be confirmed
2023
1x6L
EP
To be confirmed
2023
1x9L
EP
To be confirmed
2023
1x12L
EP
To be confirmed
2023
1x15L
EP
To be confirmed
2023
1x18L
EP
To be confirmed
2023
1x27L
EP
To be confirmed
Traditionally, this Casteja owned fifth growth always offered plenty of rustic charm and value for money. With the arrival of a second wine, Lions de Batailley, there seems to be more endeavour to make 'impressive' wines. The new style is certainly more serious, but in striving for more concentration and purity, Batailley may have lost some of its early charm. Dark and mineral with some florality and freshly cut herbs the style certainly relies less on oak, and is purer and sexier than Batailleys of the past, with cool cassis and plum fruit and a commanding tannic structure. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot.
Chateau Batailley is a firm favourite of the British Claret drinker and proof that we brits don't hold grudges... Deriving its name from 'bataille', the vineyards are on the site of a French victory over the English in 1452 (during the Hundred Years War).
The estate was famously split by François and Marcel Borie in 1942. Francois, who had recently purchased Ducru Beaucaillou took control of the smaller portion and renamed his share 'Haut Batailley'. This still remains in the family and is managed with great success by Xavier Borie. Marcel, who kept the Chateau and the larger share of Batailley, passed the estate to his daughter Denise who was married to Emile Castéja of the negociants Borie Manoux. Since 2001 their son, Philippe has run the estate and his son Frédéric will one day also take up the reins.
Lying just to the West of Chateau Latour, the 57 hectares are planted with 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot on deep gravel croupes. Batailley is never the most stylish Pauillac, but its reputation for consistent quality and good value makes it one of the most popular wines in the UK market.
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