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Château Balac Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois

Bordeaux, France

There are some outstanding Cru Bourgeois wines out there and we think this is one of them! Well-structured yet smooth and mouth-filling with its core of black fruit and top notes of strawberry and red plum.

Château Balac is a family-owned estate situated in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux. Owned by the Touchais family for three generations, the estate spans 10 hectares of vineyards planted on gravelly soils. The wine is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, matured in French oak barrels for 12 months, resulting in a balanced and expressive wine.

Deep ruby in colour, this wine offers aromas of ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, and subtle hints of violet. The palate is well-structured, featuring flavours of juicy red berries, cassis, and a touch of spice, supported by fine-grained tannins and a lingering finish.

Contains sulphites.

  • Roast lamb with rosemary
  • Grilled ribeye steak
  • Mature cheddar cheese
  • Wild mushroom risotto

Despite its modest size, Château Balac has maintained Cru Bourgeois status since the 1930s. Today, it's run by Bruno Touchais, who combines traditional Bordeaux winemaking with sustainable vineyard practices to produce a wine that punches well above its weight.

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Wine Characteristics

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Colour

Red

Grape

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

ABV

13.5%

Stock status

In stock

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