In Bond Fine Wine. 2020 Château Tour Saint Christophe, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France. Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 92/100 (NM). Drinking window: 2025–2045. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Neal Martin (NM) — 91–93/100 · Vinous, 28/05/2021 · Drink 2027 - 2045
The 2020 Tour Saint Christophe was picked September 14'28, fermented without SO2 and matured in 40% new oak. My sample bottle was more reduced compared to its peers and required more aeration. Leaving it aside for 30'40 minutes, it unfolded to reveal a mélange of red and black fruit and hints of wild mint and boysenberry, all nicely focused, with floral top notes. The medium-bodied palate feature…
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 93–96/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 25/05/2021
A wine I continue to buy in every vintage, the 2020 Chateau Tour Saint-Christophe looks to be another no-brainer for the Saint-Emilion lovers out there. Coming from a gorgeous, terraced vineyard on the eastern side of the appellation and based on 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, it has a perfumed, elegant, pure style in its darker cherry and cassis fruits as well as classic cedarwood, earth, an…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 93/100 · Vinous, 23/02/2023 · Drink 2025-2035
The 2020 Tour Saint Christophe has grown into an elegant, sophisticated Saint-Émilion. Red/purplish berry fruit, hard candy, mint, blood orange, pomegranate and spice all run through the 2020. Medium in body and polished, the 2020 has maybe a bit less explosive intensity than recent previous years, but plenty of class. Today, I find Tour Saint Christophe a bit subdued.