2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 55% Cabernet Sauvignon; 39% Merlot; 6% Cabernet Franc
Classification Third wine of Château Batailley
Region Pauillac
Soil Deep gravel
Production Details The vineyard was planted to 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Alcoholic fermentation was conducted at a cool 22–26°C in the juice, with very gentle pump-overs intended to avoid a drying tannic finish.
Tasting Notes Graphite and red fruit; well structured, with a dense yet elegant and fine body, substantial length and a fruit-led finish.
Food Pairing Pauillac lamb, stew, entrecôte with morels, marinated rabbit, or cheeses such as Saint-Nectaire, Cantal and cumin Gouda.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Château Batailley, 33250 Pauillac, France
Phone
+33 5 56 00 00 70
Email
Owner
Castéja family
Cellarmaster
Hugues Mathieu