Lions de Batailley, Pauillac

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Lions de Batailley, Pauillac

Crisp, classic Cabernet aromas of blackcurrant and tobacco lifted with hints of dark cherry and rosemary. A pleasing, measured mid-weight appeal and a freshness that really brings this wine to life. On the palate the primary dark berry and cassis notes are joined by notions of forest floor occasional hints of black pepper then a savoury yet sapid blackcurrant finish.

Information

Product Code
FR0075 (DUTY FREE)

About This Wine

Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Pauillac
Winery
Chateau Batailley
Type
Red Wine
Grape Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape Variety
Merlot
Food Matching
Roast lamb, hearty stews, red meat dishes
Size (cl)
75
Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Organic
No
Sulphites
Contains
Celery
No
Gluten
No
Milk
No
Eggs
No
Fish
No
Nuts
No
Peanuts
No
Sesame
No
Sesame Seeds
No
Shellfish
No
Soya Beans
No
Mustard
No
Molluscs
No
Lupin
No

Chateau Batailley

Is one of the oldest estates in the Médoc. The name is derived from the battle („bataille“) - that took place where the chateau and vineyard are today - during the 100-years war in the in 1452. In this battle, the French re-conquered the neighbouring Chateau Latour from the English, a crucial point in the history of Aquitaine. A few years later the first vines were planted on this historical and blood soaked grounds. Chateau Batailley’s garden was designed by Barillet-Deschamps, Napoleon III’s garden architect. In 1855 Napoleon III created the classification for the Grands Crus Classés of the Medoc. And Batailley was knighted Grand Cru.

Batailley is an intensive typical Pauillac, with Cassis and very good structure. Very stable quality across the vintages due to the very old Wines.