Welcome to the world of Ripaille wines! The metal cutlery that graces our labels has long been regarded as the perfect, final touch to remarkable feasting, French taste for delicious foods and way of living; let that legacy live on with Ripaille, the perfect finishing touch to your culinary masterpieces, a gathering with friends, or even just after a long day's work!
Presentation
Presentation
Sourced from select vineyards amidst the foothills of Limoux near the beautiful walled city of Carcassonne, Ripaille Pinot Noir is a brilliant expression of the land from which it is made. The relatively high altitudes of the vineyards provide the optimal temperate conditions necessary for aroma and color development in the wine.
Winemaking
Picked from high-lying and north facing vineyards, cold maceration prior to fermentation and gentle winemaking process; aging in concrete vessels and partially in oak for maturation before bottling.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13,5 % vol.
GM : No.
Contains sulphites.
Advice
Serving
T° of service: 16°C / 61°F.
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 5 years
Tasting
This 100% Pinot Noir captures senses with floral scents including violet and flowering wild thyme. Raspberry liquorish entices further along with wild strawberry, dark cherries, tobacco & spice. The palate is juicy but balanced by rich forest floor, clove and savory flavors. Good tension between acid and fine tannins offers a well-rounded palate with appealing length.
Reviews
"Bruno Lafon came of age at his family’s Burgundy estate, soaking up generations of incomparable viticulture. With prices starting at $250 a bottle, Lafon family wines routinely receive 98+ points from renowned critics like Robert Parker. Since 1999, Bruno Lafon has used his knowledge and skill to create excellent wine in the South of France for a fraction of the cost of his family’s Burgundy."
