Description
Les Terrasses de St Christophe, Chateau Tour Saint Christophe, St Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France, 2023
Grapes: A blend of 90% Merlot & 10% Cabernet Franc, 20ha of terraced vineyards on clay/limestone soil, aged 15 months in French oak barrels (60% new)
Producer Tasting Note:
The colour is lovely and bright. On the nose, aromas of blackcurrant and redcurrant, with some spicy notes (vanilla, leather and liquorice) and plenty of freshness. The palate is supple and juicy, with a mouthwatering finish.
This wine, using the fruit from younger vines, is the "second" label of the Grand Cru Classé property Chateau Tour Saint Christophe. Owned, since 2012, by Hong Kong billionaire, Peter Kwok, whose company, Vignobles K Group, also runs both Château Bellefont-Belcier in Saint-Émilion and Château La Patache in Pomerol. The estate is located at the eastern end of the St. Emilion plateau.
Food Match: All types of grilled meat or meat in sauce, game, cheese
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Additional Details
- SKU:
- BP60AR23
- Size:
- 75Cl
- Appellation:
- Saint Emilion Grand Cru
- Closure:
- Cork
- Primary Grape/Blend:
- Bordeaux Blend (Merlot & Cabernet Franc)
- Drink:
- Drinking well now
- Influence of Oak:
- Moderate
- ABV:
- 15%
- Vintage:
- 2023
- Country:
- France
