A superb medium to full bodied, rich, ripe Gigondas from this historic estate founded by Eugene Raspail who even hd a boulevard ...

The palate shows a fresh, vibrant fruit character with black & red fruit spreading across the mid-palate. Beautifully textured with fresh acidity & fine-grained tannin giving length to this appealing Rauzan. It is a beautiful wine in this vintage, not nearly as powerful & structured as the 2010, but it has complex notes of sweet red & black fruits, unsmoked cigar tobacco, spice box & a hint of very subtle wood. The complex perfume is followed by a dark ruby/plum-coloured wine with beautifully sweet tannins, a silky, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, & a long finish. ...

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With Merlot as half the shareholder in the blend, this succulent & modern claret is ripe & easy drinking. Savoury flavours stemming from the oak age give a well developed roundness & richness to the palate. If only more entry level Claret drank like this... ...

With Merlot as half the shareholder in the blend, this succulent & modern claret is ripe & easy drinking. Savoury flavours stemming from the oak age give a well developed roundness & richness to the palate. If only more entry level Claret drank like this... ...

A long period of ageing in oak barrels was needed to round off this very powerful wine. Citrus & fresh fruit aromas combine with candied apricot & green almonds on the nose. Great length on the palate matched with lively, fresh fruit, & a strong impression of honey & acacia blossom. ...

The 2000 Chateau Ripeau Grand Cru Classe is a reminder that the best things in life are worth waiting for. Deep & brooding aromas of plum, black cherry, & dark earth lead to a complex & layered palate. Black plum, graphite, toast, & cherries intermingle with minerals & elegant, soft tannins. Full of opulent fruit, seamlessly integrated & with a backbone to carry it through the next decade
- or longer, this is a wine that will offer years of unique & memorable wine drinking experiences. Chateau Ripeau is biodynamically farmed & benefits from the skilled winemaking talent of Barbara Janoueix Coutel & world-famous wine consultant Michel Roll&. It is one of just 32 Grand Cru Classe properties in St. Emilion. Featured on 18th century maps, this legendary classified growth Chateau is bordered by Cheval Blanc, Figeac & La Dominique. The cellar & chateau sit majestically on the estate, surrounded by tall trees, peaceful gardens & of course, rows of old vine Merlot, Cabernet & Cab Franc making up a total of 15.3 hectares. Grape Varieties: 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon This wine drinks beautifully with mushrooms, bird game, salmon, spare ribs & roasted lamb.
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The 2000 Chateau Ripeau Grand Cru Classe is a reminder that the best things in life are worth waiting for. Deep & brooding aromas of plum, black cherry, & dark earth lead to a complex & layered palate. Black plum, graphite, toast, & cherries intermingle with minerals & elegant, soft tannins. Full of opulent fruit, seamlessly integrated & with a backbone to carry it through the next decade
- or longer, this is a wine that will offer years of unique & memorable wine drinking experiences. Chateau Ripeau is biodynamically farmed & benefits from the skilled winemaking talent of Barbara Janoueix Coutel & world-famous wine consultant Michel Roll&. It is one of just 32 Grand Cru Classe properties in St. Emilion. Featured on 18th century maps, this legendary classified growth Chateau is bordered by Cheval Blanc, Figeac & La Dominique. The cellar & chateau sit majestically on the estate, surrounded by tall trees, peaceful gardens & of course, rows of old vine Merlot, Cabernet & Cab Franc making up a total of 15.3 hectares. Grape Varieties: 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon This wine drinks beautifully with mushrooms, bird game, salmon, spare ribs & roasted lamb.
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La Vie en Rose is a beautifully elegant wine with packaging to match. A lovely pink rose petal colour. A very fresh nose deliciously-scented with raspberry aromas. Complex & tasty in the mouth with notes of cherry & grenadine. & a fleeting brush of subtle, spicy wood, this is a supremely balanced, savoury food-friendly wine. ...

The woods at Routas are teaming with wild boar & at night, during the harvest, they sneak into the vineyard in search of the best grapes. This wine is a blend of Grenache, Syrah & Cinsault, producing a dry rose with summer fruit characters on the palate & a clean dry finish. ...