SAINT-EMILION

cHâTEAU

BALESTARD LA TONNELLE

classified great vintage

Vintage 2018

Presentation of the vineyard

Owner: GFA CAPDEMOURLIN

Address: CHÂTEAU BALESTARD LA TONNELLE, 1 BALESTARD, 33330 SAINT-ÉMILION

Terroir: Clay-limestone plateau

Grape varieties : 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

Rootstock : Fercal – 41B

Area : 10.5 ha

Production : 30,000 bottles

Average age : 33 years

Planting density : 5,700 to 6,900 plants per hectare

Vineyard management : ISO 14001 standard

Manual harvesting

2018 vintage notes

Flamboyant on the attack, then tight on the aftertaste, this wine has a beautiful, persistent body. Ageing and time will refine the ensemble.

Bettane et Dessauve

16/20

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