HAUT-MÉDOC
Château Balac
Other wines from this estate
Réserve de Balac (Haut_Médoc)
Balac Sans sulfites ajoutés (Haut_Médoc)
Appellation
Haut-Médoc
Points remarquables
Catering on site on request | Vineyard visits | Bio | Historic cellars | Reception room | Important heritage site | Label vignobles et découverte | HVE 3
Practical informations
05 56 59 41 76 / 06 16 10 37 08
Château BALAC route de Lesparre 33112 SAINT LAURENT MEDOC
Open all year long, free visit and tasting without appointment, open every weekend by appointment. 0616103708
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Informations
Familiy estate of 10 hectares in organic farming. Come to discover our vineyard, visit our cellar and taste our 3 wines. You will be charmed by 18th century chartreuse restored by Victor Louis, the famous architect of Bordeaux Theatre. Tasting: from 10 to 12 a.m and 2 to 6 p.m - Guided visit: 10.30 a.m, 2.30, 4.30 p.m. By appointment for sunday.
Technical sheet
| Superficie (Ha) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon 35 % - Merlot 55 % - Cabernet Franc 5%-Petit Verdot 5% |
| Growing methods | En conversion bio, Certification AREA, Label Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) |
| Average age of vines (years) | 30 |
| Soils | Pyrenean Gravels, Clay limestone soil |
| Average return (Hl/Ha) | 35 |
| Average of planting density (Vine plant/Ha) | 6500 |
| Vinification | Traditional , Concrete tanks, Inox vats |
| Duration of breeding barrels (months) | 12 |
| Proportion of new barrels | 35% |
| Average production of the propriety (bottles) | 40 000 - 50 000 |