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Château La Tour Baladoz, France

Owned by the De Schepper family, this relatively little-known 9 hectares property lies in the commune of St-Laurent-des-Combes, just 3km southeast of St Emilion.

The vineyards are planted on a chalk/clay soil with vines averaging 30 years of age. Matured for 12-15 months in 50% new oak, the wine is rich yet restrained with a rewarding depth of fruit and finely tempered structure.