Chateau Saint-Christophe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

A touch of mineral, iron-oxide on the nose, a hint of leafiness and cedar, and then a lean core of bramble and blackcurrant fruit. On the palate it is very grown-up claret, with a tensioning grip of tannin and powerful acidity, the spices and the sinewy black fruit coming through on the mid-palate. The wine finishes on savoury fruit and spice, in delicious Bordeaux style.

Merlot & Cabernet Franc grapes.