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... ...

Boasting a lovely ruby-red colour with violet tints, this wine releases scents of red berries, cassis & blueberry, along with a hint of fresh vanilla. On the palate, the attack is fleshy & intense, with velvety tannins. Flavours of ripe cherry emerge, mingling with notes of mild spices & paprika. Lightly woody notes come out, although respecting the fruit character of the wine. The finish is long & flavoursome. ...

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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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. ...

Excellent value wine from the Languedoc that has a wonderful palate of dark berry fruit, wild herbs & spice. This shows full ...

A Cotes de Roussillon of truly superb quality. 60% Grenache Noir, 30% Syrah, 10% Carignan. This is a remarkable wine of real ...

A lovely silky wine, with fragrant aromas of prune & cinnamon. Very round on the palate, its mellow mouthfeel is balanced by a touch of acidity on the finish which prevents the wine from being cloying. Long & intense, it leaves enticing flavours of baked red fruits & spices long after it has been drank. ...

This is a wonderful example of traditional Saint-Estphe, with earthy, blackberry & dried herb aromas, a concentrated but still medium-bodied palate, & a moreish finish. ...