Château Tour Saint-Christophe

Identity

Château Tour Saint-Christophe is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes. It was promoted to Grand Cru Classé in 2022. The property is owned by the Kwok family.

History and Philosophy

Château Tour Saint-Christophe was acquired by Peter Kwok and Karen Kwok in 2012. The estate has embraced a Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) approach. Major restoration works have been carried out on its dry-stone terraces, including the rebuilding of around 1.5 km of retaining walls originally constructed in the 18th century.

Appellations

Château Tour Saint-Christophe produces red wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.

Practical Information

Château Tour Saint-Christophe is located at 164 Route Pierre Jean, 33330 SAINT-CHRISTOPHE DES BARDES. The estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0)5 57 25 79 83 or by email at reservation@vignoblesk.com.

The estate offers tours that include exploring the vineyard and its terraces, the technical vinification and barrel-ageing cellars, as well as a tasting of three wines from various terroirs and appellations. Private tours are also available. English is among the languages spoken for visits. Amenities and services include PRM access, car parking, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, motorhome facilities, and international shipping. Payments can be made by debit/credit card, cash, cheque, or American Express.

Find Out More

Official estate website

The Vineyard (Terroir)

The vineyard of Château Tour Saint-Christophe spans 23 hectares. It is situated on the Cassevert hillside, overlooking the combe of Saint Laurent. The clay-limestone soils are characterised by red clay resting on Asteria limestone with a carbonate profile. Averaging around thirty years of age, the vines are cultivated on historic south/south-west-facing dry-stone terraces, meticulously tended in high-density rows.

Flagship Cuvées

The estate's principal wine is Château Tour Saint-Christophe, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. It is complemented by a second wine, Les Terrasses de Saint Christophe, also produced as a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.

Vinification and Ageing

The cellars at Château Tour Saint-Christophe were renovated in 2015. Vinification is carried out using integral barrel fermentation, with maceration on skins lasting around thirty days. The wines undergo ageing in oak barrels, with 30% to 40% new oak, over a period of 15 to 18 months. Approximately 25% of the harvest is vinified directly in Bordeaux barrels.