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Score 93-94/100 · James Suckling

Dense and layered red with dark berry, volcanic ash and white pepper. Full-bodied, layered and chewy. Muscular.

Critic scores

Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

94
93-94/100

James Suckling

92
91-93/100

Jeb Dunnuck

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91 - 93 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 91-93/100 · Jeb Dunnuck

I tasted the 2017 Château Tour Saint Christophe on two sperate occasions and it never failed to impress. A rough blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc that hit 14.3% natural alcohol, it has a rocking sense of minerality to go with big, broad, expansive aromas and flavors. Blueberries, black raspberries, flowers, and violets characteristics, medium to full-bodied richness, fine tannin, and excellent purity all make this a terrific 2017 that will drink nicely for 10-15+ years.

89 - 91 points
The Wine Advocate
Score 89-91/100 · The Wine Advocate

The tentative blend of the 2017 Tour Saint-Christophe is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it's purely scented of fresh blackberries, blackcurrants and mulberries with touches of pencil shavings and lavender. The palate is medium-bodied, finely crafted and refreshing in the mouth with firm, fine-grained tannins and an herbal lift on the finish.

91 - 93 points
Neal Martin
Score 91-93 · Neal Martin

The 2017 Tour Saint Christophe, owned by Peter Kwok, showed much more delineation and terroir expression compared to Bellefont-Belcier tasted alongside. The aromatics are packed with black cherries, cassis and bilberry, just a light touch of the sea emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannin, plush black cherry and boysenberry fruit laced with orange rind and quince towards the fresh and focused finish. Very fine.

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