88 WA

    Château Balestard La Tonnelle 2021

    Bordeaux • Saint-Emilion • Red

    228,00€ tax included
    228,00€ tax included 0,00€
    38,00€ / unit
    Packaging : 6 x 75cl - Wooden Crate

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    Description

    • Country Francia
    • Region Bordeaux
    • Appellation Saint-Emilion
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 13.5
    • Vintage 2021
    • Grape varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

    This Grand Cru from Saint-Emilion offers a beautiful concentration and a lot of intensity.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Parker (WA) 88/100
    • James Suckling 93/100
    • Jean-Marc Quarin 90/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    Best enjoyed at around 16°C with a nice piece of meat in sauce.
    Producer

    Producer

    Owner and history

    The 10 hectares of vines are located on a hillside, at the top of the clay-limestone plateau of the appellation. The grape varieties include a majority of Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

    Vinification and aging

    Traditional winemaking. Aged in (new) oak barrels.

    • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

    • Climax 2024 à 2041

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • wooded
    • spicy
    • complex
    • timber frame