Château Tour Saint Christophe
Above the centuries‑old dry‑stone terraces of Saint‑Christophe‑des‑Bardes in Saint‑Émilion, Château Tour Saint Christophe looks like a vineyard amphitheatre—one of the Right Bank’s most distinctive silhouettes.
Part of the estate is planted on narrow stepped rows built in the 18th century and recently rebuilt by hand, wall after wall. Since Peter Kwok and his daughter Karen acquired the property in 2012, decisions are made plot by plot—often after tasting berries the night before picking. Clay‑limestone soils of red clay over Astéries limestone bring natural drainage and a tensile, mineral backbone; in 2022 the estate was elevated to Saint‑Émilion Grand Cru Classé status.
Vinification is tailored to each lot in temperature‑controlled concrete vats or, for a portion of the harvest, directly in barrels as vinification intégrale. Ageing runs roughly 15–18 months with a measured share of new French oak, keeping terroir and craftsmanship in the foreground.Château Tour Saint Christophe
Above the centuries‑old dry‑stone terraces of Saint‑Christophe‑des‑Bardes in Saint‑Émilion, Château Tour Saint Christophe looks like a vineyard amphitheatre—one of the Right Bank’s most distinctive silhouettes.
Part of the estate is planted on narrow stepped rows built in the 18th century and recently rebuilt by hand, wall after wall. Since Peter Kwok and his daughter Karen acquired the property in 2012, decisions are made plot by plot—often after tasting berries the night before picking. Clay‑limestone soils of red clay over Astéries limestone bring natural drainage and a tensile, mineral backbone; in 2022 the estate was elevated to Saint‑Émilion Grand Cru Classé status.
Vinification is tailored to each lot in temperature‑controlled concrete vats or, for a portion of the harvest, directly in barrels as vinification intégrale. Ageing runs roughly 15–18 months with a measured share of new French oak, keeping terroir and craftsmanship in the foreground.
