One of the storied houses on the Left Bank, Château Batailley was acquired in 1924 by the Borie brothers, who managed Maison Borie-Manoux. The name "Batailley" originates from the "Battle" which took place in 1453 between the French and the English on the lands of the future domain; with the reconquest of Château Latour by the French, this year saw the end of the Hundred Years War. Château Batailley is one of the oldest residences in the town of Pauillac. In 1855, Château Batailley was classified in the Fifth Grand Cru category of the Médoc, thanks in particular to the improvements made by Daniel Guestier. Major renovations were made at the house in 2006, and there has been considerably innovation sense. Château Batailley began releasing its second wine, Lions de Batailley, in 2015, and its third in 2019, Pauillac de Batailley.
The wines are well-balanced, with great stony character. I love the way the 2017 Chateau Batailley (OB, 94) is showing right now as it is really in a great spot drinking wise with good elegance, refined tannins and beautiful flavor range. Learn more at https://batailley.com/en and here are my reviews of the releases by Chateau Batailley.
2017 Chateau Batailley- The gorgeous 2017 Chateau Batailley is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 17% Merlot and the remainder Petit Verdot. It is medium-bodied with impeccable balance right now. Wet gravel and black licorice notes hit the nose alongside shades of tar and tobacco leaf. The palate is soft and elegant as refined tannins frame a beautiful core of dark currants, blackberry compote and anise with light cassis notes. Fresh and vibrant right now, this still has a long way to go in the cellar. Drink 2025-2042- 94
2018 Chateau Batailley ‘Lions de Batailley’ Red Wine- The 2018 Chateau Batailley ‘Lions de Batailley’ Red Wine is a superb second wine from a great vintage. Inky in the glass, this offers concentrated cassis and creme de violette notes alongside tar and wet gravel on the palate. Forward and juicy, enjoy now and over the next ten years. Drink 2025-2035- 92