Chateau Batailley - Pauillac 1891 - 0,75 l

Château Batailley Pauillac 1891 is a remarkable late-19th-century Bordeaux from one of the Médoc’s most celebrated appellations. Produced at a historic Pauillac estate and classified as a Cinquième Cru in the 1855 Classification, this vintage offers collectors a rare opportunity to experience a wine from an exceptionally distant era. As with all wines of this age, provenance, fill level and storage history are essential considerations.

Tasting Notes
The wine is described as deep red in colour, although a bottle from 1891 may naturally show garnet, brick or amber tones at the rim as a result of its long maturation. Its mature bouquet is expected to be complex and layered, combining evolved black-fruit notes with spice, leather and tobacco, alongside the savoury, earthy nuances associated with very old Bordeaux. On the palate, it is described as full-bodied and concentrated, with refreshing acidity and a long, persistent finish. At more than a century old, the wine is likely to be delicate and fully mature rather than youthful; its condition and provenance will have a significant influence on the tasting experience. It is best enjoyed soon after opening rather than held for further ageing.

Production
This Pauillac red is traditionally associated with a classic Médoc blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The gravel-rich soils of Pauillac are particularly well suited to Cabernet Sauvignon, encouraging structured, age-worthy wines. Specific details regarding the 1891 harvest, grape proportions, vinification and maturation are not available, so the bottle should be appreciated as a historic expression of its estate and vintage rather than assessed by modern production standards.

Food & Serving
Its mature, savoury character makes it a fitting partner for refined dishes such as roast lamb, game, beef or carefully prepared poultry, while aged cheeses can complement its earthy and leathery tones. Serve slightly cool, around 16–18°C. Open gently and inspect for sediment; because very old wine can be fragile, decant only if necessary and preferably just before serving, or pour carefully from the bottle after allowing it to rest upright.

Producer
Château Batailley is a historic estate in Pauillac, on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, and takes its name from a medieval battle believed to have taken place on the property. It was included among the Fifth Growths of the 1855 Classification, a distinction that underlines its long-standing reputation in the Médoc. The estate is known for traditionally styled Pauillac wines built around Cabernet Sauvignon, with the gravelly terroir contributing structure, depth and ageing potential.

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