2020 Chateau Tour Saint Christophe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru France Château Lafite Rothschild forthright and varietally pure Cabernet

forthright and varietally pure Cabernet Franc

as well as more mineral expression

black olive and notes of dried lavender add complexity

A salty note lingers on the persistent finish

Silver-green color

2020 Chateau Tour Saint Christophe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru France Château Lafite Rothschild forthright and varietally pure CabernetThe 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