| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > St Emilion |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
From the same family as Enclos Tourmaline, the rising superstar from the ex-winemaker at La Violette and Le Gay, comes Tour St Christophe a St Emilion located between Troplong Mondot and Tertre Roteboeuf. The 20 hectare vineyard is planted with 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc.
A spicy, fresh and intense red on the nose with chocolate. Medium to full body and very fine tannins that give a creamy texture. Juicy and long. A blend of 80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc. Want to drink it now, but better after 2022.
Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Tour Saint-Christophe (blended of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc) charges out of the glass with bold notions of dried mulberries, fruitcake and baked plums plus hints of tobacco, iron ore and tilled soil. Full-bodied, the palate is undeniably rich and opulent, yet the freshness injects vibrance and a sense of decorum, supported by plush tannins, finishing on a compelling mineral note. The alcohol here is knocking on 15%, but you wouldn't know it. (Psst, considering this is well over the 14% USA tariff threshold, this should find lots of takers in the States!)
2020 - 2037
Fragrant fresh the nose has spring violets the palate bright at the start with blackberries and red fruits. Sweet and ripe in the middle a rich mix of flavours all backed by fine tannins. Sweet and ripe at the back the finish is lighter freshness length. 2024-34
This is a structured and firm TSC with energy and active tannins and there are some sour notes here which make the mouth water. This is a younger and firmer style and it is super-clean on the nose with epic oak integration coming from the barrel-fermented portion. Classy, long, cool and purple-fruited this is a superb wine.
Dense and layered red with dark berry, volcanic ash and white pepper. Full-bodied, layered and chewy. Muscular.
The tentative blend of the 2017 Tour Saint-Christophe is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it's purely scented of fresh blackberries, blackcurrants and mulberries with touches of pencil shavings and lavender. The palate is medium-bodied, finely crafted and refreshing in the mouth with firm, fine-grained tannins and an herbal lift on the finish.
