COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Château Tour Baladoz
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Tour Baladoz Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a red wine from Bordeaux, France, produced by Château Tour Baladoz. The estate is situated on the Saint-Émilion plateau, known for its clay-limestone soils. The Schepper family has owned the property since 1950, with winemaking traditions passed down through three generations. The wine is crafted from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, reflecting the terroir and the family's dedication to their craft.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate sits on one of Saint-Émilion's highest points.
Fact 02
Family ownership since 1950.
Fact 03
Average vine age can be 50-60 years.
Fact 04
Annual production averages 30,000 bottles.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Château Tour Baladoz begins with manual harvests and meticulous sorting of the grapes. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless-steel vats for 28-35 days, utilizing pneumatic pigeage for extraction. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 15-18 months in oak barrels, with a significant proportion of new oak used to develop complexity and structure. The estate's production averages around 30,000 bottles annually.
