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Château Tour Saint Christophe 2017

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC

This St Emilion Grand Cru really hit the mark in 2017. 93-94 points from James Suckling and 92+ from Wine Advocate. It is bold and ripe, textured and muscular in all the right measures. Aged in new oak, it is a serious claret with ageing potential.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Muscular, chewy tannins with dense, powerful length, freshness

Aroma

Fresh blackberries, cassis, plum, pencil shavings, pepper

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Château Tour Saint Christophe 2017

More information

  • 14.5% ABV
  • 10.88 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2037

This superb, 20-hectare Saint Emilion 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 60% in new oak for 18 months, this is a powerful claret. It's much weightier and more muscular than many from this vintage, which was noted for its finesse more than its power. For drinking now, decant early. Alternatively cellar for a decade or so. A fine dinner red.

"Dense and layered red with dark berry, volcanic ash and white pepper. Full-bodied, chewy. Muscular" James Suckling
Critic, 93-94 points
Map showing Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC
Tasting note information