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Jeb Dunnuck: Deep purple-hued, the 2025 Château Ripeau comes from deeper clay soils behind Cheval Blanc, not far from Pomerol, and is a blend of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon that's being raised 18 months in 50% new barrels. Cassis, liquid violets, graphite, blueberries, and smoky nuances all define the aromatics, and on the palate, it's fleshy and medium to full-bodied, with supple, polished tannins and outstanding length. I love its purity, and it's a supple, pleasure-bent beauty in the vintage."
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Vinum: Viel Neuholz, jedoch auch strahlende Frucht, Waldbeeren, Sauerkirschen, florale und würzige Noten; straffer, gradliniger Gaumen, satte Frucht, massives Tannin, fein mit der Frucht verwoben, der Wein hat Energie und Präzision, hallt lange nach, endet rotfruchtig, würzig. Muss reifen."
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Falstaff: Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zart nach Brombeeren und Heidelbeeren, ein Hauch von Kräuterwürze, kandierte Orangenzesten. Saftig, elegant, rote Herzkirschen, integrierte Tannine, mineralisch-salzig im Abgang, wird von Reife profitieren."
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The Wine Cellar Insider: Smoke, flowers, plums, espresso, black cherries, licorice, and chocolate nuances fill the character of this lusciously-textured, plummy, creamy-textured, fruity wine. This will be easy to enjoy on release for its open, fruity character, and polished textures. The wine blends 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink from 2028-2050."
