Château Balac Haut-Médoc 2019 - Cru Bourgeois Supérieur

Bettane & Desseauve

Guide Hachette des vins

About the wine:

As the first vintage since the transition to organic farming, this 2019 stands out for its powerful structure, foreshadowed by its deep red color with brilliant highlights. Full-bodied, dense, and silky, it beautifully showcases aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and sweet spices. 2026–2032

About the estate:

A noble estate in the 14th century, this 20-hectare vineyard is dominated by an elegant Carthusian monastery built by Victor Louis in the late 18th century. It was purchased in 1964 by the Touchais family, who had moved from the Anjou region. Luc Touchais began replanting the vineyard in 1973 and passed it on in 2005 to his son Lionel, an oenologist with extensive experience at various foreign estates.

Wine Enthusiast

About the wine:

Owned by the Touchais family, who hail from Anjou in the Loire Valley, this estate has produced a ripe, full-bodied wine. It features rich tannins, spicy notes, and layers of jammy black fruit, and shows great promise for the future. Best enjoyed starting in 2025.

Jancis Robinson

James Suckling

About the wine:

This is a lovely, well-balanced red wine with aromas of blackcurrant and black cherry. Medium-bodied, with round, creamy tannins and a lingering finish. A beautifully crafted wine. Best enjoyed after 2024.

Terre de Vins

Yves Beck

About the wine:

A subtle bouquet revealing pleasant notes of blueberries and blackberries, followed by hints of anise. A fruity and refreshing attack. The wine features precise, well-integrated, and well-balanced tannins. A delicious and juicy wine that still needs to settle and deserves a few years of aging to round out its finish.  2025–2036

Vert de Vin

About the wine:

The nose is fresh and juicy. It features notes of vibrant cherry, plump and juicy raspberry, and a hint of blackberry, combined with subtle hints of violet and a touch of nutmeg. On the palate, it is fruity and offers freshness, good definition, a certain richness, and a touch of body. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of plump, juicy raspberry, vibrant cherry, and a hint of strawberry, combined with a touch of fresh flowers, a subtle hint of crisp little red plums, and delicate hints of tonka bean and toast. The tannins are refined and well-integrated. Good length. A subtle firmness on the finish/aftertaste.