The 2022 Tour Saint Christophe Bordeaux Blend is a red wine from the Saint Emilion sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced predominantly from 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, this vintage has garnered high praise from wine critics.
Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com rates it a stellar 96 points, describing it as "deep, rich, intense, long, and hedonistic," with a finish that lingers with mineral-tinted, red, black, and blue fruits. Jeb Dunnuck echoes this sentiment, also awarding it 96 points, highlighting its "complexity," "fine tannins," and "beautifully integrated oak." He suggests a 3-5 year wait before enjoying it over the following 15+ years.
James Suckling's review, also scoring it 96 points, notes the wine's "great depth and flavor despite high alcohol," with flavors of "fresh blackberries, black olives, and a hint of cocoa powder." He emphasizes its "crunchy, reactive tannins" and a "long and flavorful finish."
Vinous' Antonio Galloni praises the wine for being "rich, ample and quite potent," scoring it 94 points. He describes it as "wonderfully deep and fleshy," with a developing stature over time. Decanter concurs with a 94-point rating, appreciating the "concentrated dark fruit and liquorice notes" and its "lovely purity of fruit" and "sleek" tannins.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rates it 93+ points, noting its "spices, cassis, dark wild berries," and "velvety tannins" with a "racy, pure, fresh finish." The Wine Independent offers a 93-95 point review, mentioning its "deep garnet-purple" color and "exuberant notions of baked blueberries."
Overall, the 2022 Tour Saint Christophe is celebrated for its complexity, depth, and balance, promising a rewarding experience for those patient enough to cellar it for a few years.