[Country of origin] : France
[Origin] : Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe
A.O.C
[surface area] : 10,6 hectares of vineyards
[Construction date] : 15th century
[Grape age] : average 40 years
[Soil properties] : hill calcareous clay
[Production] : 55 000 bottles/year
[Grape variety] : 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
[year] : 2006
[Wine degree] : 14% vol
[Winemaking process] : 100% hand-picked and soaked with skin for at least 3 weeks, depending on the year. After alcohol fermentation, malolactic fermentation is carried out in oak barrels, and then aged in oak barrels for 15-18 months.
[Winemaker] : Michel ROLLAND.
Deep ruby red with elegant reflections; Fruity aromas combined with vanilla and grilled notes; Round entrance, strong tannin structure, long finish.
[Accompaniment] : Suitable for all red meats, preferably with roast rabbit, lamb or steak.
[Recommended drinking temperature] : The best drinking temperature is about 18℃
[Recommended sober up time] : Sober up for more than 30 minutes.
The winery takes its name from a priest named Balstard and from La Tonnelle, a stone tower that still stands in the middle of the winery. The winery has a long history dating back to the 15th century.
Francois Villon, France's greatest 15th-century poet, praised the chateau's wines in a poem. Later, with the permission of the French government, the poem was printed on the wine label of the chateau.
This makes the chateau the only wine in the world with a verse on its label. The winery authentic wine in the French presidential palace, parliament, parliament have, belong to the state banquet level of wine! At present, the wine cellar of the Elysee Palace in France's presidential palace has this wine.
Viegie Marie, good angel, save me a place in heaven: I am not very happy here on earth, because I am poor and do not have the means to drink such delicious Wines of Berista on a regular basis, which are often enjoyed here by the more affluent. Please take me away, if I can drink this wine often in heaven, then I will not be sad at all.
Francois VILLON, (1431-1463) from "Saint-Tiemmeron, Its history, its architecture, its high quality wine.
