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
Romans brought the vines culture in the Rhône Valley two centuries ago; sailing up the river, they discovered on each riverbank sides a great diversity of soils and favorable conditions… The river itself has drawn hillsides and plains, bringing from the Alpes Mountains, silt and rounded pebbles. Since this time, men have cultivated the best soils to elaborate beautiful cuvées of Côtes-du-Rhône like this one, with great Grenache and juicy Syrah, full of charms, fruit and sweet spices.
Winemaking
Traditional vinification in concrete tanks, using low temperature fermentation (under 20°C/68°F). Long after fermentation maceration in tanks for 2 to 4 weeks.
Varietals
Syrah : 60%
Grenache noir : 40%
Grenache noir : 40%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14,5 % vol.
GM : No.
Contains sulphites.
Advice
Serving
T° of service: 16°C / 60°F.
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 5 years
Tasting
Subtle, fruity yet elegant, this richly concentrated red blend offers luscious loads of plummy, ripe cherry and berry flavors offset by an invigorating edge of black pepper nuanced by hints of earth and spice. The palate is rich and fleshy but anchored by taut acidity and ripe, mouth filling tannins.
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."
