the Tintero family has been taking care of the land for three generations

Refreshing Vermentino with a touch of Viognier

layered mineral notes combine with wild herbs and on the palate the wine has heft and density with a striking minerality

Vinification

Native fermentation

Chateau Ballue-Mondon Bordeaux, 2015 Semillon the Tintero family has beenThere are two different kinds of Bordeaux everyday, comfy slipper Bordeaux, and then fancy stilettos reserved for special occasions. This Ballue Mondon is a remarkable value of the "comfy slipper" variety, priced to drink freely. It's soft, balanced not showy but solidly constructed. Candied red fruit and black fruit with an ample, fleshy palate with still a nice tannic structure. 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc. Sustainable