Château Batailley Pauillac 2015 - 5ème Grand Cru Classé

Bettane & Desseauve

About wine:

Precise, very balanced, silky texture, full and harmonious, moderate intensity but with superb depth. Drink between 2021 and 2030.

About the estate:

Owned by the Castéja family and intelligently advised by the late Denis Dubourdieu, the wine has regained its full style, combining the power it often displayed between 1945 and 1961 with infinitely greater purity and aromatic finesse. The wines have improved spectacularly since the 2000s and offer one of the best value for money in Pauillac. Since 2015, a second wine, Lions-de-Batailley, has allowed for an even more rigorous selection of the grand vin blend.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the estate:

The flagship wine of Borie Manoux, a venerable wine merchant founded in 1870 by the Castéja family, one of the oldest families in Pauillac, who have owned the estate since 1932. A beautiful 55-hectare estate at the southwestern edge of the appellation, which owes its name to a battle that took place on these lands in 1453.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About wine:

Batailley 2015 is a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot. It has a lively, fresh bouquet of blackberry, red cherry, and violet, which could lead you to believe it comes from Margaux! However, it is very well defined and gains intensity with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, supple tannins and is certainly more accessible than the Batailleys of yesteryear. It is harmonious and balanced, supple and light on the finish, with a satisfying salty aftertaste. There is something very assured about this Batailley, and it should drink well for many years to come. 2022-2050

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About wine:

The archetype of a beautiful classic Pauillac, well-suited for aging, it is straightforward, with a slight hint of smoke and fresh fruit on the nose. Full-bodied and elegant.

About the estate:

Philippe Castéja produces a classic Pauillac in style and form, which has gained considerably in definition and precision in recent years. The wine also ages remarkably well, retaining a profile that is very typical of the great wines of the Médoc, combining integrity and precision. Prices remain very affordable. We are delighted with the consistency and excellent quality of the latest vintages.

Wine Enthusiast

About wine:

Ripe and spicy, this wine comes from an estate west of Pauillac. Young fruit, toasted bread, and fine tannins combine well in a rich wine that is likely to develop fairly quickly, very much in the style of this property. Drink from 2024 onwards.

James Suckling

About wine:

From the outset, it exudes impressive depth with a slightly smoky edge, notes of blackberries, blueberries, and red plums. But also lovely notes of spicy oak. The medium-bodied palate is very composed and linear, with a long, succulent and regal finish. This wine is very refined and beautifully balanced, with superb structure. Try it from 2022 onwards.

Jean-Marc Quarin

About wine:

Dark, intense, and beautiful color. Moderately aromatic nose, with ripe fruit, pure and delicately creamy. Meticulous on the palate, melting in the middle, while becoming powerful, the wine evolves nobly and complexly, with great flavor, on a very long finish. It's delicious!