grapefruit granita
a vein of acidity runs under all this concentration
and you’ll have a satisfyingly fresh red with medium fruit and a light dusting of herbs and tannin
a hot but dry summer and a huge excursion between day and night in the month of September led to tight and flavorful wines
This is an excellent showing
Chateau Tour Saint Christophe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2020 Cabernet - Merlot - Syrah grapefruit granitaThe 2020 Chteau Tour Saint Christophe showed spectacularly well, and based off past vintages, this shouldnt surprise anyone. Based on 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc raised in 40% new barrels (the balance is in second and third fill oak), it offers a full bodied, incredibly pure, balanced style revealing subtle oak, terrific darker, almost blue fruits, lots of chocolate, leafy herb and mineral nuances, and gorgeous tannins. Its worth pointing out