How is Emile Balland rated by critics?

Emile Balland scores 88 on Femente's critic index, drawn from prestige guides including Decanter (89) and Wine Enthusiast (87).

Where is Emile Balland located?

Emile Balland is in Upper Loire, France (RN 7, BP 9, 45420, Bonny-sur-Loire, France).

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Emile Balland

Decanter 89/100 · Wine Enthusiast 87/100

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Emile Balland operates in the Upper Loire, where limestone-rich soils and cool continental conditions shape distinctive white wines. The winery's Sauvignon Blancs—Croq'Caillotte and Elementerre—express the mineral precision and herbaceous character typical of the region's finest expressions of the variety. Both wines have been rated by Wine Enthusiast. The portfolio extends to rosé, with Les Beaux Jours Coteaux du Giennois, a Pinot Noir and Gamay blend that captures the lighter, fruit-forward style of its appellation. The Upper Loire's terroir of flint and clay produces wines of clarity and structure, and Emile Balland's selections reflect that geological signature.

Address: RN 7, BP 9, 45420, Bonny-sur-Loire, France
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Critics: Decanter 89/100 · Wine Enthusiast 87/100

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How is Emile Balland rated by critics?: Emile Balland scores 88 on Femente's critic index, drawn from prestige guides including Decanter (89) and Wine Enthusiast (87).
Where is Emile Balland located?: Emile Balland is in Upper Loire, France (RN 7, BP 9, 45420, Bonny-sur-Loire, France).

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