Willam Kelly, Robert Parker, April 2022 - 93+P The 2019 Batailley is performing well from bottle, delivering aromas of rich cassis fruit mingled with notions of licorice and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, broad and fleshy, with a generous core of fruit, lively acids and plenty of ripe, powdery tannin, this is a chunky, flavorful Pauillac that will develop well in bottle. Neil Martin, Vinous, April 2022 - 94P The 2019 Batailley has a well-defined bouquet with tobacco and light cedar scents, blackberry and briary developing more intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, quite elegant and refined, not the most intense Pauillac but beautifully proportioned with a sleek and quite persistent finish. Lovely. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting. General information: Château Batailley is a renowned winery located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. Here are some key details about this esteemed estate: Classification and History Château Batailley is classified as a Fifth Growth (Cinquième Cru) in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855. The estate's history dates back to the late 18th century when it was owned by the Saint-Martin family. It has changed hands several times over the years, with notable ownership by Daniel Guestier in the early 19th century Current Ownership Since 1932, Château Batailley has been owned by the Castéja family. The estate was purchased by brothers François and Marcel Borie, and in 1942 it was divided into two properties: Batailley and Haut-Batailley. Currently, the Castéja family, through their company Borie-Manoux, manages the estate Vineyard and Production The vineyard of Château Batailley covers approximately 57 hectares (140 acres). The grape varieties planted are: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon 25% Merlot 3% Cabernet Franc 2% Petit Verdot The estate produces around 22,000 cases (2,000 hl) of their grand vin, Château Batailley, each year Winemaking The winemaking process at Château Batailley follows traditional Bordeaux methods: Grapes are hand-harvested and fully de-stemmed before fermentation. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation occurs partly in tank and partly in barrel. The wine is aged in 225-liter oak barriques, with 60% new oak, for about 16 months before bottling. Wine Characteristics Château Batailley is known for producing elegant and powerful Pauillac wines. The wines typically showcase the classic characteristics of the appellation, with a strong presence of Cabernet Sauvignon. They are often described as precise, powerful, and elegant, with a beautiful aromatic rang
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