2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc
Classification Second wine of Château Batailley
Region Pauillac
Tasting Notes James Suckling: blackcurrant, blackberry and black-olive character; full-bodied and tannic with a flavorful finish.
Critics Ratings 91-92
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window Before 2036
Classification Second wine of Château Batailley
Region Pauillac
Soil Gravel
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Estate plantings are listed as 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Fermentation and maceration lasted approximately 25 days, followed by four months in barriques.
Tasting Notes Purple-garnet with violet reflections; ripe plum, cherry and blackberry aromas with cinnamon and vanilla; rounded tannins, silky texture and a pleasant finish.
Food Pairing Pauillac lamb, lamprey and cheeses
Critics Ratings 92
2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Classification Second wine of Château Batailley
Region Pauillac
Soil Gravel
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Estate plantings are listed as 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Fermentation and maceration lasted approximately 25 days, followed by four months in barriques.
Tasting Notes Bright, intense garnet; a vivid, rich nose with floral notes and small black fruits; full-bodied fruit, firm structure and a persistent finish.
Food Pairing Pauillac lamb, lamprey and cheeses
Critics Ratings 93
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 0.1 g/L
pH 3.68
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Classification Second wine of Château Batailley
Region Pauillac
Soil Gravel and silica
Harvest Dates September
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Sulfites 88.0 ppm
Production Details Producer specification: estate plantings are 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot; fermentation and maceration lasted approximately 25 days, followed by four months in French-oak barriques.
Tasting Notes Garnet with purple reflections; red and black cherry and blackberry fruit with leather and vanilla; balanced, rounded structure, fine silky tannins, roasted and cassis notes, and a persistent finish.
Food Pairing Pauillac lamb, lamprey and cheeses
Critics Ratings 92
2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc
Classification Second wine of Château Batailley; inaugural vintage
Region Pauillac
Soil Gravel
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Estate plantings are listed as 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Fermentation and maceration lasted approximately 25 days, followed by four months in barriques.
Tasting Notes Red-fruit, tobacco and coffee aromas; a fresh attack with spice and black-fruit notes.
Food Pairing Pauillac lamb, lamprey and cheeses
Critics Ratings 90
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Château Batailley, 33250 Pauillac, France
Phone
+33 5 56 00 00 70
Email
Owner
Castéja family
Cellarmaster
Hugues Mathieu