Chateau Tour Saint Christophe 2024

VINUM: "Tiefgründig, dunkelfruchtig, Brombeeren, Cassis, kühler Kamin, kalkig-mineralische Untertöne, darüber florale Noten; dichter Gaumen, sehr kompakt, markante Tanninstruktur, kalkig-pudrige Gerbstoffe, lebhafte Säure; rotfruchtig und mit wiederum salinem Ausdruck, langer Abgang. Im Jahrgangskontext eindrücklich, das grandiose Terroir spricht Bände."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Licorice, smoke, black raspberries, toffee, and flowers permeate the nose. The palate is fresh, sweet, and juicy, with vibrant cherries, plums and a touch of minerality in the finish. Give this just a year or so in the bottle, and it will be ready-to-go on release. The wine is made from blending 80% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Franc. 13% ABV. The harvest took place from September 24 to October 10. Drink from 2028-2040."

FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Feine Würze, Brombeerkonfit, zart nach Lakritze, einladendes, mineralisches Bukett. Saftig, elegant, frische Kirschen, rassiger Säurebogen, mineralisch-salzig im Abgang, gutes Reifepotenzial."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Notes of violet, dark berries, spices, smoke and mulberries preface the 2024 Tour Saint Christophe, a medium-bodied, enrobing and round wine with good depth at the core, a lively mid-palate and velvety tannins, concluding with a long, ethereal finish. This is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc."