Château Haut Batailley 5ème Grand Cru Classé 1966
13%
0.75L
Intensity
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Château Haut Batailley 5ème Grand Cru Classé 1966
The wine
Haut-Batailley is a wonderful and complete Pauillac, mainly composed of Cabernet Sauvignon (70%). It is an elegant, straight wine that develops blackcurrant and cedar aromas. It can be enjoyed after aging for 7 to 20 years.
About the Producer Château Haut Batailley
The Château Batailley, fifth classified growth in 1855 was divided by its owners (the Borie family) in the 20th century, ready for succession. Haut-Batailley has 22 hectares of vines ideally located in Pauillac, with an average age of over 40 years. In 2004, François-Xavier Borie had invested in a new fermenting room. In 2017, the Cazes family, owner of Lynch-Bages, another fifth classified growth of Pauillac announced they were going to purchase the château.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 Slightly lowObservations: 1 Highly marked label, 1 Slightly damaged labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: no
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Pauillac
Classification: Cinquième Grand Cru Classé
Owner: Françoise des Brest-Borie
Vintage: 1966
Colour: red
Peak drinking window: collectable bottle
Service temperature: 16°
Intensity: classic
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine