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Château Haut Batailley 5ème Grand Cru Classé 2003

  • Black fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Wine for ageing
  • Color: Red
  • 13% 
  • 2.25L
  • Intensity
  • Classic

Un pauillac particulièrement élégant, souple et équilibré. On aime sa texture si agréable et sa finesse. More info

  • Quantity: 3 Bottles
  • Level: 3 into-neck
  • Label: 2 very slightly marked label, 1 slightly marked label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Bordeaux
  • Appellation/Wine: Pauillac
  • Classification: 5ème Grand Cru Classé
  • Producer/Owner: Françoise des Brest-Borie
  • More information....

Château Haut Batailley 5ème Grand Cru Classé serve at a temperature of 16°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Noisettes de veau princesse, Lapin en gibelotte.

Peak: To drink

  • Vintage score: 15/20
  • What the experts say...

    "The 2003 Haut-Batailley has a decent cedar infused bouquet with dried herbs and a scent of warm bricks. Touches of mint develop with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins. (...) " (R. Parker / N. Martin - 03/2013)

    Lot presentation
    Château Haut Batailley 5ème Grand Cru Classé

    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.

    Information about domain 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: 3 Bottles
    • Level: 3 into-neck
    • Label: 2 very slightly marked label, 1 slightly marked label
    • Origin: Private individual
    • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: yes
    • Alcohol percentage: 13 %
    • Country/Region: Bordeaux
    • Appellation/Wine: Pauillac
    • Classification: 5ème Grand Cru Classé
    • Producer/Owner: Françoise des Brest-Borie
    • Vintage: 2003
    • Color: Red
    • Peak: To drink
    • Service temperature: 16°
    • Viticulture: Conventional 
    • Size (in ha): 22
    • Volume: 110000 bottles
    • Intensity: Classic
    • Dominant aroma: Black fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Cabernet franc

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    Château Haut Batailley 5ème Grand Cru Classé 2003

    iDealwine Price(1) corresponds to the hammer price and the buyer's premium charged by the auctioneer. (1)Bottle format