# Château Haut-Batailley 2019 (2019)

- **Producer:** Château Haut-Batailley
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- **Region:** Bordeaux, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €50
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, red plum, violet, blackcurrant, cedar, vanilla, cloves, earth, tobacco, leather

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Batailley' refers to a historical battle.
- The estate's vines average 35 years of age.
- It's a 5th Grand Cru Classé from the 1855 Classification.
- The Cazes family also owns Château Lynch-Bages.

## Food pairing

The wine's firm tannins and medium-plus body are well-suited to complement the protein and fat in red meat dishes. The wine's structure can cut through richness, while its potential subtle fruit notes can echo or contrast with accompanying sauces and herbs.

## 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.