Country: France Region: Saint Emilion, Bordeaux
Varietal: 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2019 Colour: Red Style: Dry
Producer: Chateau Tour Saint Christophe
Description: This superb, 20-hectare Saint Emilion Grand Cru property, not far from the renowned Valandraud estate, was purchased by Peter Kwok in 2012. An addition to his extensive portfolio on Bordeaux's Right Bank. He has since made the château fully organic and biodynamic – a clear indication of the team's meticulous approach every step of the process. What's more, they have the renowned Michel Rolland as consultant. Using largely, densely planted Merlot, supplemented by Cabernet Franc, and aged 40% in new oak and 40% in one year, for 18 months, this is a very fine claret.
Tasting Notes:Sensual bouquet of black cherries and cassis scents. Medium bodied with sweet and supple tannins, the new oak is neatly integrated. Good intensity, wonderful length and depth with a mouth-watering salinity. The great terroir is purely translated into the wine.
95-97/100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck From an estate that continues to fire on all cylinders, the 2019 Château Tour Saint Christophe reveals a saturated purple colour to go with a pretty, floral bouquet of black raspberries, mulberries, violets, graphite, and crushed stone. Fabulously balanced, medium to full-bodied, with good acidity as well as sweet tannins, it's a finesse oriented, elegant version of this cuvée that does everything right. This estate has backed off the power and ripeness over the past few vintages, and the wine is more elegant, balanced, and seamless. It's a better wine today.
95-97/100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck From an estate that continues to fire on all cylinders, the 2019 Château Tour Saint Christophe reveals a saturated purple colour to go with a pretty, floral bouquet of black raspberries, mulberries, violets, graphite, and crushed stone. Fabulously balanced, medium to full-bodied, with good acidity as well as sweet