Château Tour Saint-Christophe
Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
2020 vintage. Tasted over the course of 1.5 hours. Medium body. Darker fruits (similar to Troplong-Mondot but less structure) evident from the get go. Plenty of upfront and mid-palate grip with things softening a bit in the later going. Picked up two bottles from Costco...seem to remember it retailing somewhere between $26-$33 a bottle. Definitely worth that pricing and beyond but this specimen wasn't hitting the high score/notes suggested by the Neal Martin review or Delectable others on this particular vintage. Maybe my palate was blown out by the previous wine...a 2019 Barolo. Perhaps. Will likely roll back and pick up two more bottles just to have laying around since it was drinking nicely anyway for the price. Was unfamiliar with this producer and a bit more "practice" won't hurt. 11.26.24.
2020 vintage. Tasted over the course of 1.5 hours. Medium body. Darker fruits (similar to Troplong-Mondot but less structure) evident from the get go. Plenty of upfront and mid-palate grip with things softening a bit in the later going. Picked up two bottles from Costco...seem to remember it retailing somewhere between $26-$33 a bottle. Definitely worth that pricing and beyond but this specimen wasn't hitting the high score/notes suggested by the Neal Martin review or Delectable others on this particular vintage. Maybe my palate was blown out by the previous wine...a 2019 Barolo. Perhaps. Will likely roll back and pick up two more bottles just to have laying around since it was drinking nicely anyway for the price. Was unfamiliar with this producer and a bit more "practice" won't hurt. 11.26.24.
Nov 27th, 20243.5. Excellent Sy. Emilion with complexity, a good balance of fruits and minerals, and a smooth aftertaste. On sale for $34.99, regularly $44.99.
3.5. Excellent Sy. Emilion with complexity, a good balance of fruits and minerals, and a smooth aftertaste. On sale for $34.99, regularly $44.99.
Oct 31st, 2024
Tasting notes: Cherry, raspberry, vanilla extract, wild blueberries; on tongue: medium body, leaning heavy. Great to pair with harder cheeses and meats. Light on the way down. Heavy cherry aftertaste and perhaps plum. Slightly tart.
Tasting notes: Cherry, raspberry, vanilla extract, wild blueberries; on tongue: medium body, leaning heavy. Great to pair with harder cheeses and meats. Light on the way down. Heavy cherry aftertaste and perhaps plum. Slightly tart.
Jul 21st, 2024
12th anniversary dinner. Got at wegmans. So good!
12th anniversary dinner. Got at wegmans. So good!
Dec 7th, 2023
80% Merlot & 20% Cabernet Franc.
a nose of espresso, dark fruit, licorice, chocolate and floral notes. Great dark opulent fruits of black & blueberries. Very delicate palate, lush and fresh with beautiful acidity. Superb juice with a great p/q and long life ahead, drinking great already. (15% alc.)
80% Merlot & 20% Cabernet Franc.
a nose of espresso, dark fruit, licorice, chocolate and floral notes. Great dark opulent fruits of black & blueberries. Very delicate palate, lush and fresh with beautiful acidity. Superb juice with a great p/q and long life ahead, drinking great already. (15% alc.)
