Château Balestard La Tonnelle 2018 - AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé
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Château Balestard La Tonnelle beautifully embodies the nobility, depth, and refinement of a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, shaped by its exceptional hillside terroir. On the nose, it opens with an elegant and complex bouquet of ripe black fruits—black cherry, blackberry, and cassis—intertwined with notes of violet, sweet spices, and subtle hints of vanilla and toasted oak. Delicate nuances of cocoa, graphite, and mineral accents add further sophistication. On the palate, the wine is rich and well-structured, offering silky, finely integrated tannins and a concentrated, expressive fruit core. Layers of dark berries, refined oak, and gentle spice unfold seamlessly, supported by freshness and a precise mineral backbone. The finish is long, smooth, and persistent, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and depth. A distinguished and powerful Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, Château Balestard La Tonnelle delivers both complexity and finesse, with excellent ageing potential—an outstanding choice for refined gastronomy or a prestigious wine collection.
Château Balestard La Tonnelle 2018 - AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé
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Château Balestard La Tonnelle 2018 - AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé
APPELLATION: Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé
REGION: Bordeaux, Rive droite
COUNTRY: France
WINERY: Château Cap de Mourlin
STYLE: Powerful and Elegant
ALCOHOL: 14%
ALLERGENS: Contains Sulphites
TYPE: Wine
VINTAGE: 2018
VOLUME: 0,75L
GRAPE VARIETY: 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Franc
CERTIFIED: 100% Guaranteed Directly from the Winery
FOOD PAIRING: Game meats like venison, wild boar, pheasant or Mushroom-based dishes (risotto, truffle pasta)
COLOR: Red
Discover Château Balestard La Tonnelle Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, a powerful and elegant wine shaped by its exceptional hillside terroir. The nose opens with expressive aromas of ripe black fruits—blackberry, black cherry, and plum—enhanced by subtle floral notes, gentle spice, and refined hints of toasted oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied yet harmonious, with silky, polished tannins and balanced freshness that accentuate its concentrated fruit core. Persistent, refined, and beautifully structured, Château Balestard La Tonnelle embodies depth, finesse, and the sophisticated character expected from a distinguished Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé.
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