Château Balestard La Tonnelle

Saint Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend

9.23 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
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The 2016 Balestard La Tonnelle has turned out beautifully. Expressive aromatics complement the sweet red berry, tobacco, smoke and plum jam flavors nicely. Medium in body and pliant, the 2016 is an attractive wine that will drink well with minimal cellaring. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2019)

The 2016 Balestard La Tonnelle has turned out beautifully. Expressive aromatics complement the sweet red berry, tobacco, smoke and plum jam flavors nicely. Medium in body and pliant, the 2016 is an attractive wine that will drink well with minimal cellaring. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2019)

Nov 15th, 2019
Thijs Hendriks

Thijs had this 8 years ago

Thijs had this 8 years ago

Apr 9th, 2017