Château Ballan-Larquette

Red Bordeaux Blend

8.671 ratings
8.44 pro ratings
Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Amberlyn Toscano Beleche

Easy to drink, light red wine

Easy to drink, light red wine

1 person found it helpfulDec 16th, 2018
Neil Valenzuela

Deep, dark violet color, aromas of plums, blackberries, dry herbs and a hint of brown sugar. Dry, with flavors of black fruits and nice aromatic finish.

Deep, dark violet color, aromas of plums, blackberries, dry herbs and a hint of brown sugar. Dry, with flavors of black fruits and nice aromatic finish.

1 person found it helpfulDec 12th, 2017
Matthew Taylor

Needs some then really comes to life. Good flavor and easy table drinking

Needs some then really comes to life. Good flavor and easy table drinking

1 person found it helpfulOct 12th, 2013
Thomas Johannessen

My go to Bordeaux when I want a glass of a wine that I know. Good price.

My go to Bordeaux when I want a glass of a wine that I know. Good price.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 3rd, 2013
Vanessa Chan

Very good. Available bevmo 5 cent sale.

Very good. Available bevmo 5 cent sale.

1 person found it helpfulDec 28th, 2012
David S. Lopez

Wonderfully dry with hints of cedar, plum, cherries and just a little earth. This wine was an excellent accompaniment to the Wagyu New York steak we paired it with. I actually had relatively low expectations for this one, but I was pleasantly surprised. I have a second bottle which I may keep for another year or so and then report back. An outstanding value at Trader Joe’s for about $16 I think,

Wonderfully dry with hints of cedar, plum, cherries and just a little earth. This wine was an excellent accompaniment to the Wagyu New York steak we paired it with. I actually had relatively low expectations for this one, but I was pleasantly surprised. I have a second bottle which I may keep for another year or so and then report back. An outstanding value at Trader Joe’s for about $16 I think,

May 23rd, 2021
Katherine R

Good Bordeaux and an easy red to drink with or without food. Doesn’t smell *too* strong but there’s a good kick to the back of the palate.

Good Bordeaux and an easy red to drink with or without food. Doesn’t smell *too* strong but there’s a good kick to the back of the palate.

Apr 12th, 2021
Tommy

Nice table wine. Complex and balanced. Pairs with anything well. Decanted to open it up.

Nice table wine. Complex and balanced. Pairs with anything well. Decanted to open it up.

Dec 13th, 2020
Kyle Markham

Easy drinking, very good, go-to Bordeaux. Paired with homemade meatballs and spaghetti w/homemade red sauce. Would definitely get again.

Easy drinking, very good, go-to Bordeaux. Paired with homemade meatballs and spaghetti w/homemade red sauce. Would definitely get again.

Mar 29th, 2020
Thomas Smith

Not very impressed with this one. It seemed like it needed more air, but on the second day it was actually pretty harsh.

Not very impressed with this one. It seemed like it needed more air, but on the second day it was actually pretty harsh.

Apr 28th, 2019