Château Balestard
La Tonnelle

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Grand Cru Classé

Vignoble Capdemourlin

The name of this estate with 10.6 hectares of vines has two different origins. “Balestard” was a former canon of the Chapter of Saint-Émilion, and “La Tonnelle” refers to the 15th-century stone watchtower that still stands in the heart of the vineyard.

The château’s reputation dates back to François Villon who cited it in a poem that is reproduced on the label of the grand vin.

Located a stone’s throw from the medieval town of Saint-Émilion, atop a slope on a clay-limestone plateau, the charming vineyard has a superb terroir. The present owner, Jacques Capdemourlin, manages the estate with the greatest care and attention.

The wine is fermented the traditional way and then aged in oak barrels, half of which are new every year. Combining respect for the terroir, tradition, and the best modern techniques, Balestard La Tonnelle produces full-bodied wine of extreme elegance, one of the finest grands crus classés in Saint-Émilion