Château Balestard La Tonnelle
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
FAMILLE CAPDEMOURLIN
The name of this 10.5-hectare estate has two different origins. “Balestard“ was a former canon of the Chapître chapel of Saint-Emilion, and “La Tonnelle“ refers to the XV century stone watchtower that still stands in the heart of the vineyard.
A STORY
In few words
The château’s reputation dates back to François Villon who cited it in a poem that appears on the bottle label.
Ideally located a stone’s throw from the medieval town of Saint-Emilion, atop a slope on a clay-limestone plateau, the charming vineyard is currently owned by Jacques Capdemourlin and benefits from a superb terroir.
The wine is fermented using traditional methods and aged in oak barrels, half of which are new every year. Combining respect for the terroir, tradition, and the best of modern techniques, Balestard La Tonnelle produces full-bodied wines of extreme elegance, and one of the finest great growths in Saint-Emilion.
At the head
The Château Managers
Jacques CAPDEMOURLIN
Manager
Thierry CAPDEMOURLIN
Sales Director
François CAPDEMOURLIN
Technical Director
THE CHATEAU
Key numbers
Surface
8, 7164 ha
Production
30 900 bottles
Geology
Clay-limestone plateau
Grape Varieties
61 % Merlot, 21 % Cabernet Franc, 18 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Ageing
15 months
Second wine
Chanoine de Balestard
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