Château Batailley

History and heritage

The name commemorates a 15th‑century battle fought on or near the estate toward the end of the Hundred Years War. The property was acquired by the Borie family in 1932 and was divided in 1942 into Château Batailley and Château Haut‑Batailley; Batailley has since remained with the Castéja branch of the family within the Borie‑Manoux house. It has been classified as a Pauillac Fifth Growth since 1855. Philippe Castéja has served as president of the 1855 Grands Crus Classés council.

Vineyard and terroir

The estate farms 57 hectares of gravel‑rich vineyards typical of Pauillac. Plantings are approximately 70 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 25 percent Merlot, 3 percent Cabernet Franc, and 2 percent Petit Verdot. The landscaped grounds include a 6‑hectare park laid out around 1850 by Jean‑Pierre Barillet‑Deschamps, landscape gardener to Napoléon III.

Winemaking and wines

The Grand Vin is Cabernet Sauvignon‑led and aged in French oak to emphasize structure, cassis, cedar, and graphite notes with the capacity to age gracefully. Annual production is roughly 250,000 to 300,000 bottles.

Second wine

Lions de Batailley was introduced starting with the 2015 vintage. Drawn from younger vines and lots not selected for the Grand Vin, it allows the estate to sharpen the focus of the flagship blend.

Château Batailley resonates with Bordeaux drinkers for combining classic Pauillac character with steady quality and fair pricing.

• Quality trajectory — notable step‑ups in recent decades, with especially strong showings in vintages such as 2009, 2010, 2016, 2019, and 2020 recognized by leading critics.
• Classic style, strong value — delivers a traditional Cabernet Sauvignon‑driven Pauillac profile and cellarability at prices often below many peers in the appellation.
• Reliable availability — distributed through La Place de Bordeaux and the Borie‑Manoux network, making both en primeur and physical stock widely accessible.

• Where is Château Batailley located? Pauillac, in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France.
• What does the name Batailley signify? It refers to a 15th‑century battle fought on or near the estate.
• Who owns Château Batailley? The Castéja family within the Borie‑Manoux négociant house.
• What style of wine does it make? A classic Pauillac expression led by Cabernet Sauvignon, typically showing blackcurrant, cedar, graphite, and firm tannins with good aging potential.
• Does Château Batailley produce a second wine? Yes, Lions de Batailley; see the Second wine subsection above for details.