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Château Balestard 1998

  • Black fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Color: Red
  • 12.50% 
  • 4.5L
  • Intensity
  • Classic

A ripe, juicy Merlot produced according to sustainable farming methods. More info

  • Quantity: 3 Magnums
  • Level: 3 into-neck
  • Label: 1 slightly wrinkled label, 2 good appearance
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Bordeaux
  • Appellation/Wine: Bordeaux
  • Producer/Owner: Jean-Charles et Christine Castex
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Château Balestard serve at a temperature of 16°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Côte de boeuf grillée sauce béarnaise, Brochettes d'agneau, Tournedos Rossini.

Peak: To drink

  • Vintage score: 16/20
  • Lot presentation
    Château Balestard

    The wine

    First produced in 1997, this “microcuvée” (only 3,600 bottles were produced for the 1999 vintage) is made entirely of Merlot. The grapes are picked by hand and élevage lasts 18 months in new oak barriques. This wine boasts intense notes of cedar, prune and is made to cellar. It can accompany characterful dishes such as duck cooked in fruit.

    Information about domain Balestard

    Owner of vines since the 17th century, the Capdemourlin family has three Grands Crus in Saint-Emilion, spanning 60 hectares, of which Château Balestard La Tonnelle is the crowning jewel. This estate is made up of 10 hectares of Merlot (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. These varieties are grown with profound respect for the soils and sustainable viticulture.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 3 Magnums
    • Level: 3 into-neck
    • Label: 1 slightly wrinkled label, 2 good appearance
    • Origin: Private individual
    • Type of cellar: Wine cabinet
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: no
    • Alcohol percentage: 12.50 %
    • Country/Region: Bordeaux
    • Appellation/Wine: Bordeaux
    • Producer/Owner: Jean-Charles et Christine Castex
    • Vintage: 1998
    • Color: Red
    • Peak: To drink
    • Service temperature: 16°
    • Viticulture: Environment friendly 
    • Size (in ha): 1.2
    • Volume: 27 bottles
    • Intensity: Classic
    • Dominant aroma: Black fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 100% Merlot

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