2020 Chateau Tour Saint Christophe Saint Emilion Grand Cru

​​On the eastern side of Saint-Emilion, in the commune of Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, Château Tour Saint Christophe crafts wines that are increasingly catching the attention of critics and Bordeaux lovers alike. 

In 2012, Peter Kwok (of Chateau Bellefont Belcier, Enclos Tourmaline, Haut-Brisson, and La Patache) and his daughter Karen bought the Château, restoring the vineyards and operations. Their restoration efforts and the increased quality of the wines they’re producing have earned them high praise from Jeb Dunnuck: Don’t miss a chance to try these wines. Dollar for dollar, they’re some of the best buys out there.

Here's the team behind the successful Tour Saint Christophe: 

General Manager Jean-Christophe Meyrou, with a career that started in 1997. He orchestrated the remarkable success of Alta Vista Winery in Argentina, turning it into a 2-million-bottle-per-year powerhouse. In 2005, he took the helm at Vignobles Pere-Verge, lifting Chateau Le Gay and Chateau La Violette into Pomerol's top 10.

 Winemaker Emmanuelle Fuchi, a stalwart at Chateau Angelus for 25 years. She began as an Oenologist and rose to become the Technical Director, leaving an indelible mark on the world of wine.

Consultant Thomas Duclos, a trusted expert who also advises prestigious Chateaux like Canon and Troplong Mondot.

The Chateau Tour Saint Christophe Saint-Emilion Grand Cru is the flagship of these high-quality, best-buy wines that come from grapes grown in a vineyard that overlooks beautiful centuries-old dry stone terraces on clay-limestone terroir. The vineyard, with vines of an average age of thirty years, is orientated South-Southwest and benefits from ideal exposure to sun and perfect natural drainage conditions. It is this secret alchemy that contributes to the quality of the terroir. 

Aging: 15 months in 40% new barrels; 40% 1 time used barrels, 20% 2 time used barrels