Alcohol percentage: 13%
Area:
“The 60 hectare Bordeaux vineyard of Chateau Batailley has 57 hectares under vine. The vineyard has a terroir of gravel, clay and sandy soils. There is more clay and sandstone below the surface. Located inland, off the D1, the vineyard is close to the southern end of Pauillac. The majority of the vineyard is close to, and in front of the chateau, not far from the D1. The vineyards have good elevations, with much of the land rising up to 27 meters at its high-points. It is at the peak elevation, which is where you find their best terroir” www.thewinecellarinsider.com
Grape variety:
73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot
Maturity potential:
At its best from 2026.
The Bottle Shop rating:
A serious, long-lived vintage. This is only just starting to reach maturity.