Home Wine Reviews 1. France 2. Bordeaux Chateau Balestard-La-Tonnelle 2012 Decanter Staff April 22, 2013 Chateau Balestard La Tonnelle St Emilion 2009 Chateau Balestard-La-Tonnelle 2012 Score 85 Drink: 2017 - 2024 James Lawther MW Ripe and slightly jammy but balanced. Oak present on the palate. Firm, fresh, dry finish. 15.75/2085/100 Latest Wine News The first vines taking root in Burkina Faso Frost damage in German vineyards to cost millions Taiwanese billionaire Wood Chen linked to fake wine scandal Walls: Roussillon’s old vines are its best drought defence Chapel Down wins big at WineGB Awards