Wines Pauillac Château Batailley - 1990

Château Batailley 1990 is a distinguished red wine from the renowned Pauillac appellation in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France. Made predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller proportions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, this wine comes from a classic Bordeaux vintage and an estate with a celebrated history. The 1990 vintage has reached maturity, allowing its tannins to soften and its aromas to fully develop. Expect a bouquet of cassis, black cherry, cedarwood and hints of tobacco, alongside earthy notes and touch of graphite so typical of the Pauillac terroir. On the palate, the wine is structured and complex, with velvety tannins, a lingering finish, and balancing acidity.

Pauillac is one of Bordeaux’s most prestigious appellations, known for producing some of the world’s finest Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines. The region benefits from its proximity to the Gironde estuary, which tempers the climate and reduces risk of frost, providing ideal ripening conditions for the grapes. The gravelly soils, mixed with clay and sand, offer excellent drainage and force the vines to dig deep, resulting in wines of remarkable concentration, finesse and age-worthiness. The history of Château Batailley itself stretches back several centuries, earning its status as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.

This mature Pauillac pairs beautifully with classic French cuisine such as roast lamb with rosemary and garlic, beef Wellington, or venison in a red wine sauce. For a more regional approach, serve it alongside entrecôte à la bordelaise, duck confit, or a platter of aged Comté or Saint-Nectaire cheese. Hearty, flavourful dishes will let the wine’s subtlety and depth shine.

To fully appreciate Château Batailley 1990, decant the bottle for about an hour prior to serving to let the aromas open up. Serve at a temperature of 17-18°C for optimal enjoyment, allowing the complexity and elegance of this vintage Bordeaux to express itself in your glass.