{"product_id":"chateau-tour-saint-christophe-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2017","title":"Château Tour Saint Christophe, Saint Émilion Grand Cru 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Tour Saint Christophe 2017 is a refined Saint-Émilion Grand Cru that showcases the appellation’s hallmark elegance, depth, and Bordeaux character. Sourced from one of the Right Bank’s most admired terroirs, it combines ripe fruit, structure, and mineral freshness in a classic vintage expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it typically shows a deep ruby colour with inviting violet highlights. The nose opens with black cherry, plum, and red berry aromas, layered with subtle notes of cedar, graphite, dried herbs, and a touch of spice.\n\nOn the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with silky tannins and a balanced core of dark fruit, savoury complexity, and a fine mineral edge. The 2017 vintage should offer both immediate charm and the structure to age gracefully for several years, developing more tertiary nuance with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Tour Saint Christophe is located in Saint-Émilion, where clay-limestone and hillside soils contribute tension, freshness, and aromatic precision. The estate’s steep slopes and careful vineyard management help preserve fruit purity and balance, while harvesting is typically carried out with attention to optimal ripeness. Vinification aims to capture the character of the vintage and terroir, with thoughtful extraction and ageing designed to refine texture and add complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck breast, mushroom dishes, and aged hard cheeses. Serve at 16-18°C, and consider decanting for 1-2 hours if drinking молод—sorry, if drinking young—to allow the aromas and tannins to open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Tour Saint Christophe is a notable Saint-Émilion producer with a strong reputation for terroir-driven wines. The estate has gained recognition for its work on the appellation’s hillside soils, where careful viticulture and precision winemaking have helped establish it among the more sought-after names in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Tour Saint Christophe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54366841569617,"sku":"VDZ-10269706387792-52306985484624","price":52.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/chri01016-1_5d23efba-33d3-47fc-8738-36b0728882d4.jpg?v=1784541917","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/chateau-tour-saint-christophe-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2017","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}