Château Batailley 2015 - 5ème Grand Cru Classé - Pauillac AOC
€96.67 /L
Château Batailley 2015, Grand Cru Classé in Pauillac AOC, embodies the power and nobility of great Médoc wines. This 2015 vintage, both rich and balanced, shows a deep garnet color, an expressive bouquet of blackcurrant, cedar and fine spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied and structured, with firm yet silky tannins and an elegant, lingering finish. At 13.5% ABV and in a 75 cl bottle, this cellar-worthy wine represents Bordeaux excellence, perfect alongside red meats, game and mature cheeses, or for aging gracefully over decades.
Description
Château Batailley 2015, classified as a Grand Cru Classé in the Pauillac AOC, is an emblematic wine of Bordeaux’s Left Bank. Grown on deep gravel soils, this cru expresses both the strength and refinement that define the greatest Pauillac wines.
Blend and Winemaking
The blend is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon for structure and intensity, complemented by Merlot for roundness and suppleness, with touches of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Traditional vinification is followed by aging in oak barrels, partly new, which polishes the tannins and enriches the aromatic complexity.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep, intense garnet.
- Nose: Powerful, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, blond tobacco and fine spices.
- Palate: Full and structured, with firm yet silky tannins, delivering flavors of dark fruits, licorice and subtle oak. Long, distinguished finish.
Serving Temperature & Advice
Serve between 16–18°C (61–64°F), after decanting for one hour to reveal its full complexity. Exceptional aging potential: 15 to 25 years.
Food Pairings
- Aperitifs: foie gras toasts, fine charcuterie.
- Starters: game terrine, beef carpaccio.
- Main courses: grilled ribeye, roasted leg of lamb, hare stew.
- Cheeses: aged Comté, Roquefort, sheep’s tomme.
- Desserts: dark chocolate fondant, black fruit tart.
Moments of Enjoyment
Château Batailley 2015 is perfect for:
- A prestigious dinner with refined dishes.
- A tasting among connoisseurs of Pauillac.
- A prestige gift for marking life’s great occasions.
Characteristics
- Name: Château Batailley 2015
- Appellation: Pauillac AOC
- Classification: Grand Cru Classé
- Vintage: 2015
- Region: Bordeaux, Médoc
- Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
- Type: Red wine
- Aging: oak barrels (partially new)
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Bottle size: 75 cl
- Serving temperature: 16–18°C (61–64°F)
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, in summer in moderation.Product Details
- Origin
- France
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites
- Capacity
- 75 cl
- Appellation
- Pauillac AOC
- Color
- Red
- Wine Region
- Bordeaux, France
- Vintage
- 2015
- Type of wine
- Red wine
- ranking
- 5ème Grand Cru Classé
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