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Case includes Product information Château Ripeau, Vintage2009, A deep, dark garnet claret with a rich bouquet of cassis, sweet figs, tobacco and toasty vanilla. In the mouth it is full bodied and fleshy, offering bold fruit and mellow vanilla flavours balanced by chewy tannins and a hint of coffee. 90 points, Robert Parker, About this bottleChâteau Ripeau was owned for almost a century by the De Wilde family. The 16 hectare estate is ideally located close to Château Cheval Blanc and Château Figeac. Thanks to its location Château Ripeau was classified a Grand Cru Classé estate from the beginning of the classification in 1955. It was sold to the Grégoire family in December 2014. This wine was made by Louis de Wilde, grandson of one of the first owners. Louis worked for five years at the famous Domaine de Chevalier in Pessac Léognan before taking over wine making at his family’s property in 2004. The grapes – a blend of 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon – were harvested between the end of September and mid October., Grape Variety 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, Country of originFrance, RegionBordeaux, More information Bottle size750 ml, Alcohol content14 %, Alcohol units per bottle10.5, Alcohol units per serving1.8, Serving Size125 ml, AllergensSulphites, Stopper typeCork, Consume Within24 months of purchase, Bottling address SCEA Château Ripeau 33300 Saint Emilion France
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