Wine Region:Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - Bordeaux
Grape: Merlot (65%), Cabernet Franc (30%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%).
Tasting Notes:"The wine is an intense and deep ruby colour. Nose The nose unveils a rich and complex aromatic palette, mixing fragrances of black fruits (blackcurrants, blackberries) and red fruits (raspberries) with refreshing mint and vanilla notes. Palate The palate seduces with its aromas of mocha, cardamom and tannins, which mix power with a silky touch. The finish is wonderfully persistent.
Expert Ratings:
Jancis Robinson - 15.5+/20
James Suckling - 93/100
Decanter - 93/100
Vinous - 93-95/100
About the winery:A Saint-Émilion Classified Great Growth since 1955, Château Ripeau has its roots in the 13th century. The estate has since been passed into the hands of several owners. Notably, in 1874, it was owned by the Bühler brothers, landscape-architects known for having created over a hundred gardens and parks, including Parc Bordelais. Then, in 1917, Marcel Loubat, the brother of Edmonde de Wilde, then-owner of Pétrus, who gave the estate its reputation of excellence.
The Grégoire family acquired the estate in 2015 and carried out significant renovation work to the vineyard and the infrastructure.
Located on a high point on the northwestern plateau of Saint-Émilion, the Château Ripeau vineyard covers 16.1 hectares in one piece. Aged by 35 years on average, the vines are planted on a terroir made up of slightly gravelly and sandy soils, with a clay iron vein in the subsoil.
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