COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
PRODUCER
Château Haut-Batailley
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Haut-Batailley 2019 is a red wine from the Pauillac appellation in Bordeaux, France, classified as a 5th Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 Classification. The estate comprises 22 hectares of vines averaging 35 years of age, planted on deep Garonne gravel soils. Originally part of Château Batailley, Haut-Batailley was acquired by the Cazes family in 2017. The family, also owners of Château Lynch-Bages, now manages the estate, aiming to uphold its distinct identity. The name 'Batailley' itself is derived from the French word for 'battle,' referencing historical conflicts.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€50
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Batailley' refers to a historical battle.
Fact 02
The estate's vines average 35 years of age.
Fact 03
It's a 5th Grand Cru Classé from the 1855 Classification.
Fact 04
The Cazes family also owns Château Lynch-Bages.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Château Haut-Batailley 2019 involves traditional vinification in thermoregulated stainless steel vats, with alcoholic fermentation lasting eight to ten days at approximately 28°C. This is followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine then undergoes aging for 16 months in French oak barrels, with 60% to 65% being new oak. Harvest for the 2019 vintage began on September 23rd for Merlot and continued into early October for Cabernet Sauvignon.
