Château Balestard La Tonnelle 2023


Red
2023

SAINT-ÉMILION GRAND CRU
GRAND CRU CLASSÉ
THE CAPDEMOURLIN FAMILY

Varietal blend
 
57 % Merlot
35 % Cabernet Sauvignon
8 % Cabernet Franc

 


Alcohol by volume
14,5°

Quantity produced
30 000 bottles

Siez of the vineyard
8.7164 ha

Average age of vines
32 years old

Grape varieties
64 % Merlot
25 % Cabernet Sauvignon
11 % Cabernet Franc

Soil type
Brown calcareous soils with fine texture. Heavy clay-limestone soils

Vineyard skills
Organic

Yields in hls/ha (Grand Vin)
 36 hls/ha

Vinification
Densimetric sorting, pre-fermentation maceration at cold temperature, pumping over.
Maturing /ageing : 15 months

Owner's words
Château Balestard la Tonnelle 2023 expresses fabulous fruit aromas, has a lovely texture of tannins and mervellous freshness.