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Tasting notes
Score 92-93/100 · James Suckling

Tangy and fruity at the same time with blackberry and blueberry character. Medium to full body, integrated tannins and a fresh and clean finish. All here. Mar 2017, www.jamessuckling.com

Critic scores

Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

93
92-93/100

James Suckling

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

More reviews and scores

16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Drink 2025-2040, Jancis Robinson MW

A hint of very sweet, almost vanilla oak on the nose. Then savoury and some definite oak influence on the palate. The tannins are a bit chunky. Doesn't quite hang together at the moment though it may do eventually. Apr 2017, www.jancisrobinson.com, Drink: 2025-2040

91 points
Decanter
Score 91/100 · Drink 2025-2040, Decanter

This is an estate that has gone long on extraction in recent years and just about stops short in 2016. This is still a contemporary, big interpretation of St-Émilion that performs some clever sleight of hand to stop before the wall. Dramatic and enjoyable, with notes of liquorice and black olive paste. Apr 2017, www.decanter.com, Drink: 2025-2040

89 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Score 89/100 · Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate

Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2016 Balestard la Tonnelle opens with cedar, menthol, black cherries and black raspberries aromas with herbs and Indian spices. The palate is medium-bodied, firm and chewy with a spicy finish. Nov 2018, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Balestard la Tonnelle
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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13.5%

Classification

Grand Cru Classé

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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