{"product_id":"chateau-batailley-2019","title":"Château Batailley 2019","description":"\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWillam Kelly, Robert Parker, April 2022 - 93+P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 Batailley is performing well from bottle, delivering aromas of rich cassis fruit mingled with notions of licorice and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, broad and fleshy, with a generous core of fruit, lively acids and plenty of ripe, powdery tannin, this is a chunky, flavorful Pauillac that will develop well in bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Martin, Vinous, April 2022 - 94P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 Batailley has a well-defined bouquet with tobacco and light cedar scents, blackberry and briary developing more intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, quite elegant and refined, not the most intense Pauillac but beautifully proportioned with a sleek and quite persistent finish. Lovely. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Batailley is a renowned winery located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. Here are some key details about this esteemed estate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eClassification and History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Batailley is classified as a Fifth Growth (Cinquième Cru) in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855. The estate's history dates back to the late 18th century when it was owned by the Saint-Martin family. It has changed hands several times over the years, with notable ownership by Daniel Guestier in the early 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Batailley - Wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Batailley\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eCurrent Ownership\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 1932, Château Batailley has been owned by the Castéja family. The estate was purchased by brothers François and Marcel Borie, and in 1942 it was divided into two properties: Batailley and Haut-Batailley. Currently, the Castéja family, through their company Borie-Manoux, manages the estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Batailley - Wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Batailley\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eVineyard and Production\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard of Château Batailley covers approximately 57 hectares (140 acres). The grape varieties planted are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Batailley - Wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Batailley\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inline-flex h-[1rem] min-w-[1rem] items-center justify-center rounded-full px-[0.3em] text-center font-mono text-[0.60rem] tabular-nums md:hover:text-white border-borderMain\/50 ring-borderMain\/50 divide-borderMain\/50 dark:divide-borderMainDark\/50  dark:ring-borderMainDark\/50 dark:border-borderMainDark\/50 transition duration-300 bg-offsetPlus dark:bg-offsetPlusDark md:hover:bg-super\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate produces around 22,000 cases (2,000 hl) of their grand vin, Château Batailley, each year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Batailley - Wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Batailley\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winemaking process at Château Batailley follows traditional Bordeaux methods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes are hand-harvested and fully de-stemmed before fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalolactic fermentation occurs partly in tank and partly in barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is aged in 225-liter oak barriques, with 60% new oak, for about 16 months before bottling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWine Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Batailley is known for producing elegant and powerful Pauillac wines. The wines typically showcase the classic characteristics of the appellation, with a strong presence of Cabernet Sauvignon. They are often described as precise, powerful, and elegant, with a beautiful aromatic rang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Batailley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50223529820426,"sku":"CEW512","price":800.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/batailley.png?v=1730567436","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/chateau-batailley-2019","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}