Château Ripeau 2020 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé 

On the nose it offers concentration, power, a certain intensity, and a sweet grain. It reveals notes of blackcurrant, small wild fruits/small berries associated with touches of violet, zan pepper as well as hints of iris/ lily, spices as well as small hints of coffee and a fine hint of roasted. On the palate it is fruity and offers a fresh/acidulous fruit, a fine crunchiness, tension, poser, as well as a certain concentration, a fine juiciness and a small straightness. The wine expresses notes of crunchy/juicy blackcurrant, acidulous/fresh plum, small notes of small berries associated with touches of fresh/ acidulous redcurrant as well as hints of violet, toasted, chocolate/mocha, iris/violet, fine hints of toasted almond, a hint of coffee and vanilla. Good length. The tannins are well built and finely tight.