Château Ripeau Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)

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Château Ripeau Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)

Name: Château Ripeau Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)
Brand: Château Ripeau
Price: 26.99 USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

France, Bordeaux

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Château Ripeau Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a highly regarded wine produced by the Ripeau family in the Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux, France. The vineyard is situated on a south-facing slope, which provides optimal sun exposure and drainage for the vines. The winemaking process is traditional, with a focus on hand-harvesting and careful selection of the grapes. The resulting wine is a classic expression of the Saint-Émilion terroir, with a rich and complex flavor profile that showcases the region's signature blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This full-bodied Château Ripeau Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé) is a classic Bordeaux blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc.On the nose, it offers aromas of dark berries, toasted oak, and earthy spices. On the palate, it is rich and complex, with flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate, and a hint of vanilla. The tannins are well-integrated, and the finish is long and elegant. A perfect wine for special occasions.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

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2028

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (2)

Merlot

Cabernet Franc

ORIGINS

Winery: Château Ripeau

Region: Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition. The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.

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