Château Balestard La Tonnelle 2022 EN


Red
2022

SAINT-ÉMILION GRAND CRU
GRAND CRU CLASSÉ
VIGNOBLE CAPDEMOURLIN


Varietal blend
70 % Merlot
22 % Cabernet Franc
8 % Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol by volume 
14°

Quantity produced
39 000 bottles

Size of the Vineyard
9 ha

Average age of vines 
31 years

Grape varieties
66,5 % Merlot
23,5 % Cabernet Sauvignon
10 % Cabernet Franc

Soil type
Clay-limestone plateau

Vineyard skills
Organic cultivation

Yields in hls/ha
31 hls/ha

Vinification
Berry sorting, cold pre-fermentation maceration, pumping over, vatting for 3 weeks.
Maturing/ageing: 15 months

Tasting commentary
The wine expresses bright aromas of fruit and spices. Very good structure, perfectly balanced and surprisingly fresh.