The quintessential Saint-Émilion wine from the limestone plateau

An ancient estate, high-quality terroir and winemaking expertise from the vine to the bottle ensure the fine reputation of wines produced at Château Tour Baladoz. These wines are characterised by their persistent freshness and minerality, expressing their terroir.

Following cold pre-fermentation maceration, the wine is kept on the skins for 15 to 30 days in concrete and stainless-steel vats of varying sizes for fine-tuned plot-by-plot fermentation. Each operation is carried out according to the vintage and grapes, and all vats are analysed independently.  The methods applied are determined by tasting the grapes and assessing the condition of the vineyards, then tasting the juice.

The wines are aged for 15 to 20 months in French oak barrels from 10 different cooperages, including 70% new barrels.

The predominance of Merlot accounts for the wines' dark colour and red fruit aromas featuring oaky and spicy overtones. The wine starts out powerful and full-bodied on the palate, with a beautiful tannic structure, going on to reveal a long, fresh aftertaste.

An immensely fruity wine!

The vines of Château Roquettes, formerly known as Roquettes Mondottes, are located between Château La Mondotte and Château Tour Baladoz, and were added to the latter in 1984. Merlot's intense fruitiness lends Château Roquettes its distinctive personality.

Following cold pre-fermentation maceration, the wine is kept on the skins for 15 to 30 days in concrete and stainless-steel vats of varying sizes for fine-tuned plot-by-plot fermentation. Each operation is carried out according to the vintage and grapes, and all vats are analysed independently.  The methods applied are determined by tasting the grapes and assessing the condition of the vineyards, then tasting the juice.

The wines are aged for 12 to 18 months in oak barrels.

The wine is garnet-red and features powerful red-fruit aromas (strawberries and cherries) with overtones of vanilla and roasted nuts. It is lively on the palate, dominated by fruity notes with slightly toasty overtones. The well-structured tannin indicates good ageing potential. 

An elixir that takes you back in time

"Le Centenaire" (The centenarian) is a magnificent cuvée grown on a 0.33-hectare vineyard in the heart of the Château Tour Baladoz estate. This highly unique cuvée is the result of a remarkable alchemy involving six grape varieties planted on an outstanding terroir over one hundred years ago. It also reflects five generations of winegrowers' hard work and expertise devoted to producing a remarkable wine rooted in tradition. The limited edition cuvée was released in the exceptional 2009 and 2010 vintages.

60% merlot,
20% cabernet franc,
10% cabernet sauvignon,
5% malbec,
3% saint-macaire,
2% bouchalès.

Vinification intégrale. Macération de 3 à 5 semaines.
Elevage de 24 mois en barrique de chêne français, dont 100% de barriques neuves.

The wine is almost inky-black with an exceptionally complex nose, featuring fruity aromas with oaky and spicy overtones. It starts out lively on the palate, with outstanding concentration, the power and softness of Merlot, and smooth tannin, accompanied by wonderful freshness. Its perfect balance and aromatic persistence are indicative of excellent ageing potential.

Easygoing wines made for sharing

La Dame de Baladoz is the second wine of Château Tour Baladoz, made from the youngest vines in the vineyard. The predominance of Merlot (90%) accounts for the wine's easygoing, ethereal, and fruity character.

Following cold pre-fermentation maceration, the wine is kept on the skins for 15 to 30 days in concrete and stainless-steel vats of varying sizes for fine-tuned plot-by-plot fermentation. Each operation is carried out according to the vintage and grapes, and all vats are analysed independently.  The methods applied are determined by tasting the grapes and assessing the condition of the vineyards, then tasting the juice.

The wines are aged for 12 to 18 months in oak barrels.

Full-bodied and rich on the palate, it gives the impression of eating fresh grapes. The wine features refined, well-structured tannin, elegant oaky notes, and a long aftertaste.