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Château Balestard La Tonnelle, Saint Emilion Grand cru Classé, 2016

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WINE TYPE: Red

ALCOHOL LEVEL: 14.50

BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml

Sommelier's Notes

An exceptional Saint-Emilion! Directly from the vineyard. Exclusively on The French Cellar

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REGION: Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint-Emilion is a key wine town in the Libournais district of Bordeaux. The wines of Saint-Émilion are typically blended from different grape varieties, the main ones being Merlot and Cabernet Franc
Region: Bordeaux
Estate: Château Balestard La Tonnelle is a magnificent property of 10.6 hectares of vineyards, in the beautiful village of Saint-Emilion
Grapes:
Did you know?: Red and rosé wines can be made from Grenache noir, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, Counoise and Mourvèdre grapes varieties
Specifications
Dark red with brown reflections
Lovely nose, aromatic, complex with aromas of black fruits, prune, wild plum, cherry, and notes of tobacco leaf, and tanned leather
Round palate, with velvety tannins, black fruits and spicy notes. A long finish
Wine service temperature: 18°. Maturity: ready to drink, up to 4 years cellaring
Peking duck, chicken with mushrooms, grilled rabbit
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