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Château Batailley Pauillac Grand Cru Classé 2008
Vintage Character
2008 Château Batailley Pauillac Cinquième Grand Cru Classé is a classic Fifth Growth from Pauillac, one of the Médoc’s most dependable addresses for structured, age-worthy Cabernet-led Bordeaux. In this vintage, a cool, uneven season was lifted by a fine late stretch of dry weather, allowing Cabernet Sauvignon to ripen steadily and giving the best wines of Pauillac their hallmark balance, freshness, and old-school definition. Batailley’s vineyards lie on the deep gravel soils of southern Pauillac, a terroir prized for drainage, heat retention, and the graphite-cedar signature that makes the appellation so distinctive.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Awarded 90 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, this wine opens with blackcurrant, cassis, plum skin, cedar, pencil shavings, and a hint of tobacco leaf. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm yet polished, with Pauillac’s characteristic Cabernet spine carrying dark berry fruit, savory earth, and subtle oak spice across a composed, persistent finish. Its texture is classically Médocain rather than opulent, making it especially appealing for those who enjoy clarity and structure in mature Bordeaux. Serve with roast lamb with rosemary, duck confit, or grilled portobello mushrooms.
Winery Background
Château Batailley is one of the historic names of the Médoc, its identity tied to the site of a 1453 battle that gave the estate its name and to its standing in the 1855 Classification. Long associated with the Castéja family and Borie-Manoux, the château is known for preserving a traditional Pauillac profile while refining precision in the cellar. Vineyard work emphasizes careful fruit selection and parcel awareness, while winemaking typically combines temperature-controlled fermentation with élevage in French oak to build depth without sacrificing appellation character. The result is a benchmark style that consistently expresses Pauillac’s restraint, pedigree, and capacity to evolve.
2008 Château Batailley Pauillac Cinquième Grand Cru Classé is a classic Fifth Growth from Pauillac, one of the Médoc’s most dependable addresses for structured, age-worthy Cabernet-led Bordeaux. In this vintage, a cool, uneven season was lifted by a fine late stretch of dry weather, allowing Cabernet Sauvignon to ripen steadily and giving the best wines of Pauillac their hallmark balance, freshness, and old-school definition. Batailley’s vineyards lie on the deep gravel soils of southern Pauillac, a terroir prized for drainage, heat retention, and the graphite-cedar signature that makes the appellation so distinctive.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Awarded 90 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, this wine opens with blackcurrant, cassis, plum skin, cedar, pencil shavings, and a hint of tobacco leaf. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm yet polished, with Pauillac’s characteristic Cabernet spine carrying dark berry fruit, savory earth, and subtle oak spice across a composed, persistent finish. Its texture is classically Médocain rather than opulent, making it especially appealing for those who enjoy clarity and structure in mature Bordeaux. Serve with roast lamb with rosemary, duck confit, or grilled portobello mushrooms.
Winery Background
Château Batailley is one of the historic names of the Médoc, its identity tied to the site of a 1453 battle that gave the estate its name and to its standing in the 1855 Classification. Long associated with the Castéja family and Borie-Manoux, the château is known for preserving a traditional Pauillac profile while refining precision in the cellar. Vineyard work emphasizes careful fruit selection and parcel awareness, while winemaking typically combines temperature-controlled fermentation with élevage in French oak to build depth without sacrificing appellation character. The result is a benchmark style that consistently expresses Pauillac’s restraint, pedigree, and capacity to evolve.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryChâteau Batailley
Grape VarietiesCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
WinemakerPhilippe Castéja
CountryFrance
Expert RatingRP 90
RegionBordeaux
Production VolumeCommon (250,000 bottles)
Sub-regionPauillac
SweetnessDry
Classification (Ranking)5th Growth
Alcohol Level13.0
Format750ml
Prices
EMW Fine Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$645
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