Les Terrasses de Saint Cristophe Saint Emilion 2022

From Château Tour Saint Christophe, Les Terrasses de Saint Cristophe Saint Emilion 2022 is a red wine shaped by its distinctive terraced vineyard setting on the border of St Emilion. James Suckling notes aromas of “blackberries, mushrooms and bark”, leading to a medium-bodied palate with fine-grained tannins and a fresh finish, awarding it 90 points and recommending it to “drink now and enjoy”.

The blend is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet France, sourced from young vines replanted by the estate’s new owners earlier this decade. The cuvée comes from a section of vineyard that was terraced before replanting, selected for its exceptional potential. Château Tour Saint Christophe sits in St Christophe-des-Bardes, where narrow terraces and tight rows trace the hillside of Cassevert overlooking the St Laurent valley. The property features centuries-old dry-stone terraces on a clay-limestone terroir, with around 1.5 km repaired by hand over a two-year period. With an average vine age of 30 years and a south-southwest orientation, the vineyard benefits from ideal sun exposure and natural drainage conditions.

Key features

• Saint Emilion 2022 red wine from Château Tour Saint Christophe
• James Suckling: 90 points, “drink now and enjoy”
• Aromas noted of blackberries, mushrooms and bark
• Medium-bodied palate with fine-grained tannins and a fresh finish
• Blend: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet France
• Grapes sourced from a terraced section replanted earlier this decade

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