The 2014 Tour Saint Christophe is a Bordeaux Blend hailing from the Saint Emilion sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced by Tour Saint Christophe, this red wine has an alcohol content of 14.0%. The wine is composed primarily of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, reflecting the traditional varietal composition of the region.
James Suckling awarded this vintage a score of 94, noting its "fantastic aromas of blackberries, flowers, chalk and blueberries." He described it as having a "medium to full body" with "firm and silky tannins" and an "intense and structured" finish. Suckling suggests giving the wine two or three years to soften, indicating its potential for aging ("jamessuckling.com", 2/13/2017).
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also reviewed this wine favorably, giving it a score of 93. Neal Martin highlighted the wine's origins, mentioning that the vineyard's terraces were constructed with expertise from Spain to enhance the terroir. He praised the "well-defined bouquet with crisp, pure mineral-rich red and black fruit" and admired the wine's focus and intention to perform at a high level. Martin described the palate as "silky smooth with a fine line of acidity, layers of red cherry and blueberry fruit," leading to a "detailed and very satisfying, long finish" ("Robert Parker's Wine Advocate", 4/1/2017).
Jeb Dunnuck, also scoring the wine at 93, emphasized its "pure class" and the "elegant, balanced style" of the 2014 vintage. He noted its "deeper ruby/purple color" and the presence of "blackcurrant and black cherry-like fruits," complemented by "leafy tobacco, violets, truffle, and hints of damp earth." Dunnuck appreciated the wine's medium-bodied style, impressive concentration, and well-integrated acidity, predicting that it will evolve well over the next 15+ years ("jebdunnuck.com", 6/2/2020).
Jeff Leve, scoring the wine at 92, remarked on its continued development, highlighting the increasing "softness and opulence to the texture" and the added "complexities to the nose and palate." He called it a great value from Saint Emilion, reflecting a high-quality wine at a reasonable price ("TheWineCellarInsider.com", 1/14/2017).
Overall, the 2014 Tour Saint Christophe is a well-regarded Bordeaux Blend, praised for its structure, complexity, and aging potential, making it a noteworthy choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.