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. ...

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 ...

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. ...

Pretty pale pink colour. An elegant & aromatic nose of firm red berries & citrus. Notes of white stone fruit play with soft strawberries & lemon balm with a subtle herbal hint. Summer in a glass! Great as an aperitif, but also works brilliantly with shellfish & white fish dishes. After harvest the grapes are put through a short period of cold maceration, primarily to extract aromas from the skins along with gentle colour. They are then pressed & transported to stainless steel vats where the must is left to settle. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tank at a controlled temperature, with ageing also all in stainless steel on the fine lees. ...

Lovely pale, salmon pink colour. Powerful & complex nose with exotic fruit aromas of mango, peach, red fruits, orange peel & citrus. Generous & elegant on the palate, with an abundance of tight yet expressive power & purity. It is dominated by peach aromas which are supported by a beautiful freshness & a saline hint on the finish. Match with Grilled fish such as Tuna or Red Mullet. After harvest the grapes are put through a short period of cold maceration, primarily to extract aromas from the skins along with gentle color. They are then pressed & transported to stainless steel vats where the must is left to settle. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tank at a controlled temperature, with aging also all in stainless steel on the fine lees. ...

A beautiful, pale, salmon colour. The nose is very appealing & concentrated with notes of small red fruits & orange blossom. The palate is fruit driven with strawberry & grapefruit dominating & more floral notes in the background. Refreshing & smooth, with great length. Match with spaghetti with clams. After harvest the grapes are put through a short period of cold maceration, primarily to extract aromas from the skins along with gentle colour. They are then pressed & transported to stainless steel vats where the must is left to settle. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tank at a controlled temperature, with ageing also all in stainless steel on the fine lees. ...

Appealing, elegantly fruity with smooth tannins & a lively finish. ...