Pauillac 5ème Grand Cru Classé

It is one of the oldest estates in the Médoc. The name is derived from the battle („bataille“) – that took place where the chateau and vineyard are today – during the 100-years war in the in 1452. In this battle, the French re-conquered the neighbouring Chateau Latour from the English, a crucial point in the history of Aquitaine. A few years later the first vines were planted on this historical and blood soaked grounds. Chateau Batailley’s garden was designed by Barillet-Deschamps, Napoleon III’s garden architect. In 1855 Napoleon III created the classification for the Grands Crus Classés of the Medoc. And Batailley was knighted Grand Cru.

Only manual harvest in open wooden boxes, the fermentation lasts from 15 to 20 days, stopping in barriques for about 18 months in oak barrels for half new.

Fragrance, fruitiness, complexity and notes of spicy aromas, affirm a rare personality to be found in other wines. A great classic of the Bordeaux tradition, a well structured Pauillac, with a ruby color, with pronounced notes of blackcurrant.

Region: France

Year: 2014

Alcohol content: 13%

Volume: 75 cl.

Winery: Château Batailley

Grape: 70% cabernet sauvignon, 25% merlot, 3% cabernet franc, 2% petit verdot.

Name: APC Pauillac

Pairing: Ideal with meat dishes and grilled meat.