Château Balestard La Tonnelle 2011

General information

Vintage : 2011
Region : Bordeaux, France
Appellation : Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Classification : Grand Cru Classé depuis 1955
Blend : 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol content : 15% Vol.
Volume : 0.75l

Vinification : 50% stainless steel tank, 50% concrete tank
Aging : French oak barrels, 50% new, 50% one-year-old

Tasting notes

Intense color with a black core, like a cherry. Nose with grilled and charcoal notes. Oak is dominant, but many black fruit aromas are underlying.

The tannins are fine and elegant, with a medium finish and a peppery note. 

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Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs well with red meats such as beef, lamb, or duck. For example, a grilled steak, leg of lamb, or duck breast.
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Hard or blue-veined cheeses, such as Comté, aged Gouda, or Roquefort, can also be excellent accompaniments.