Château Batailley 2019 Imperial

Château Batailley 2019 Imperial is a classic Pauillac from one of the Médoc’s oldest estates, offering the structure, depth and pedigree expected from a 5th Growth Bordeaux. With a long family legacy behind Borie-Manoux and the Castéja family, it stands as both a historic reference point and a highly respected value in the Left Bank hierarchy.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2019 shows a deep, dark ruby colour that hints at its concentration. The bouquet is expressive and refined, with cassis, blackberry, graphite, licorice and subtle tobacco, all lifted by a distinct mineral edge and loamy earthiness. On the palate, this is medium to full-bodied Pauillac with a generous core of black fruit, lively acidity and ripe, powdery tannins that give the wine both breadth and grip. Notes of cracked black pepper, graphite and gentle oak carry through to a long, focused finish. The wine has excellent cellaring potential and should continue to evolve beautifully over the coming decade or more.

Production
Château Batailley comes from 57 hectares of vineyards in Pauillac, where the classic Left Bank terroir of gravel, sand and clay provides ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux blends. The vineyard is planted predominantly to Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, and the 2019 vintage reflects the careful, experience-led work of the estate’s winemaking team. Harvesting and vinification are carried out with the aim of preserving freshness, precision and the signature structure of the appellation.

Food & Serving
This wine is a natural match for roast lamb, entrecôte, beef fillet, game birds and slow-braised short ribs, as well as hard, aged cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C and, if possible, decant for 1–2 hours to allow the wine to fully open and soften its tannins.

Producer
Château Batailley is one of Pauillac’s most established names, classified as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. Its history stretches back to the 16th century, and the estate has remained closely tied to the Borie-Manoux and Castéja families for generations, making continuity and tradition central to its identity. Today, it is regarded as one of the commune’s most dependable estates, admired for producing classically styled, age-worthy wines with strong international appeal.

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