Tour Saint-Christophe - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2021

Vinous

93

par Antonio Galloni le 02/04/2024

The 2021 Tour Saint Christophe turned out beautifully. Dark, supple and engaging, the 2021 offers up copious dark fruit, leather, licorice, chocolate, spice and tobacco. This ample, heady Saint-Émilion delivers the goods. In this vintage, Tour Saint Chris

Vinous

93

par Antonio Galloni le 28/02/2024

The 2021 Tour Saint Christophe turned out beautifully. Dark, supple and engaging, the 2021 offers up copious dark fruit, leather, licorice, chocolate, spice and tobacco. This ample, heady Saint-Émilion delivers the goods. In this vintage, Tour Saint Christophe is not quite as opulent as it can be, but that is not a bad thing at all. It was aged 20% in foudres Tasted two times.

Jamessuckling.com

93

par James Suckling le 22/02/2024

Black cherries, mussels, mineral, chili chocolate and dark olives. Bright and racy on the palate with medium weight in the center palate. The fresh, fine-grained tannins add a sense of heft before a linear, lengthy finish. Drink or hold.

matthewjukes.com

17

par Matthew Jukes le 02/08/2022

Rather firm and adroit on the palate and quite lean and hard on the finish, the fruit tone here is black cherries and cinnamon, and it is certainly upright and pure and demands time to settle and soften. Unlike so many of the forward wines in 2021, this one will repay patience, yet I expect the spice to remain, which provides a lovely point of difference for this wine. 17+

Jamessuckling.com

92-93

par James Suckling le 08/06/2022

This is already nicely salty and chalky with crushed stones. Medium-to full-bodied with medium, firm tannins and a medium, juicy finish.

Jeb DUNNUCK

91-93

par Jeb Dunnuck le 02/06/2022

From an estate that seems to never put a foot wrong, the 2021 Château Tour Saint Christophe is another wine that's well worth your time and money. Coming from a mix of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc aging in 40% new barrels, its deep purple hue is followed by a beautiful, classic Saint-Emilion bouquet of cassis, ripe cherries, graphite, and spring flowers. Medium to full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, it has both richness and elegance, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's another gorgeous wine from the talented Jérôme Aguirre.

Alexandre Ma

93-95

par Alexandre Ma le 16/05/2022

Tour Saint Christophe is the “rainbow” we can see after “going through storms” in 2021, definitely amazing. Its aromas are so arresting. The fragrances of dried plum and waxberry are surrounded by the fresh notes of sandalwood and tea. Such a clear expression is very rare for a Merlot blend in 2021. Tour Saint Christophe saves its trump cards for its later performance. It presents a juicy, soft, and delicate palate, and supports it with a grand structure and amazing minerality that comes from the limestone plateau. This ever-lasting and powerful depth brings us endless imagination. This is definitely a Saint-émilion top-quality wine in the 2021 vintage. Tour Saint Christophe??2021????“????????”,???????????,??????????????????????,???????????2021???????????????Tour Saint Christophe???????,????????,????????????,????????????????????????????????????????????2021??????????????

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94

par Jeff Leve le 16/05/2022

Roses, lilacs, espresso, caramel, Indian spice, cherries and red plums create the complex nose. On the palate, the wine is bright, crisp, chewy and fresh, with a good sense of minerality, and purity in the fruits. The wine is made from blending 80% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Franc, 13.6% ABV, pH 3.5. The harvest took place September 18, October 15. Because the tannins are so soft and polished, you can enjoy this young, but aging it a bit will add even more complexity. Drink from 2023-2039. 92-94

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

91

par Jane Anson le 13/05/2022

Vinous

90-92

par Neal Martin le 12/05/2022

The 2021 Tour Saint Christophe is perfumed and high-toned on the nose, featuring blueberry and raspberry fruit mixed with violet and iris flower. The palate is well balanced with sappy black fruit, gentle grip, impressive balance and a correct, quite linear finish. Stylish and with good aging potential. It should end up at the top of my banded score.

Vinous

91-93

par Antonio Galloni le 11/05/2022

The 2021 Tour Saint Christophe is terrific. Naturally, the 2021 doesn't have the breadth of previous vintages. Instead, there is a sense of energy running through the 2021 that is compelling. Dark fruit, leather, gravel, incense and mocha all meld together nicely. Once again, Tour Saint Christophe is a star in the appellation for its quality and value. Tasted two times.

vvwine

91-93

par Adrian Van Velsen le 10/05/2022

(80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 13.6% Alkohol, pH 3.5) Dunkles Purpur. Die Nase ist intensiv, zeigt florale Noten, dezent Rauch, eine dunkle Frucht, Salbeiblüten, Kräuter, komplex. Der Gaumen ist straff, dicht und zeigt eine auf den Punkt gereifte Frucht, die Tannine sind fein mit der Frucht verwoben, im Abgang ist der Wein lang und sehr frisch. Kräftig wie in anderen Jahren, jedoch mit 1.5% weniger Alkohol. Top. 2027-2044 (Verkostet im April 2022. Château Bellefont-Belcier)

Wine Advocate

90-92

par William Kelley le 29/04/2022

The 2021 Tour Saint Christophe has turned out very well, delivering aromas of cherries and sweet berries mingled with hints of loamy soil and sweet new oak. Medium to full-bodied, pure and lively, it's elegantly muscular, with powdery tannins and a penetrating finish. (90 - 92)+