Chateau Batailley 2018

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Château Batailley 2018, Pauillac

Producer: Château Batailley | Appellation: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Classification: Fifth Growth (Cinquième Cru Classé), 1855 Classification
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Vintage: 2018 | Drinking Window: 2024–2045 | Aging Potential: 25+ years

The 2018 Château Batailley is a powerful and polished Pauillac from an exceptional vintage. 

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Aromas of black cherry, cassis, and plum, supported by notes of cigar box, vanilla, and graphite.

Palate: Full-bodied and structured, yet refined. Layers of dark fruit, licorice, and ripe tannins and fresh acidity.

Finish: Long, with a lingering core of dark berries, cocoa, and mineral complexity.

Producer Details:

Château Batailley, owned by the Borie-Manoux family, is a flagship estate of Pauillac. Situated on deep gravel soils ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon, it produces wines known for their classic Médoc style, reliability, and cellaring potential.

Wine Details:

Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel; aged 16–18 months in French oak barrels (about 60% new)
Alcohol Content: Approx. 14.0% ABV
Cellaring: Beginning to open up but built for the long term—best from 2025 through 2045

Drinking Window:

Drink from 2024 onward, ideally with decanting. Will improve in bottle over the next two decades.

Food Pairing Suggestions:

Perfect with grilled ribeye, roast lamb, duck with blackcurrant glaze, or lentils with wild mushrooms and herbs.