Chateau Ripeau 2023

JEB DUNNUCK: "The 2023 Château Ripeau comes from the upper plateau, not far from Figeac and Cheval Blanc, and is based on 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, aging in new barrels. Its deep purple hue is followed by a beautiful nose of cassis, ripe red plums, spring flowers, and beautifully integrated oak. With medium to full-bodied richness, it has the juicy, elegant style of the vintage and brings solid mid-palate depth, as well as terrific overall balance. This lively, fresher, floral 2023 will benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and evolve gracefully."

VINUM: "Zeigt dieses Jahr eine strahlende Frucht und viel Cabernet-Franc-Würze, seidig am Gaumen, dicht, kompakt, samtene Gerbstoffe, lang und rotfruchtig. Hervorragend."

FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zart floral unterlegte, dunkle Kirschfrucht, ein Hauch von Zwetschken, Edelholz ist unterlegt. Saftig, rote Kirschen, lebendiges Säuregerüst, reife Tannine, frische, anregende Struktur, mineralisch-zitronig, zeigt Länge und Potenzial."

LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Ripeau gallops out with energetic scents of black raspberries, kirsch, and wild blueberries leading to hints of menthol, licorice, and crushed rocks. The medium-bodied palate is refreshing and plush, with bags of bright red and blue berry flavors, finishing with loads of energy and zip. This is impressive! The blend is 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Licorice, orange rind, smoke, chocolate, and cherries show in the nose, and on the lush, round, deep, palate. The wine is polished, fruity, and already delicious . The wine blends 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink from 2027-2043."