Château Ripeau
Just outside the medieval silhouette of Saint-Émilion, Château Ripeau carries a lineage linked to the old Corbin lordship, with roots that reach back centuries. In St.Emilion, its parcels marry clay-limestone nuances and cooler subsoils; Merlot is anchored by Cabernet Franc, harvested by hand with strict sorting to build depth without heaviness.
Recent decades brought decisive investments in vineyard and cellar: precise canopy work, plot-by-plot vinification and an élevage in barriques that polishes tannins rather than perfuming the wine. A rare asset is the estate’s historic park, a quiet green frame that underlines the château’s contemplative character.
Ripeau speaks Saint-Émilion through structure and tension—chalky energy, velvety mid-palate and a long, serious finish that tastes of place, not formula.Château Ripeau
Just outside the medieval silhouette of Saint-Émilion, Château Ripeau carries a lineage linked to the old Corbin lordship, with roots that reach back centuries. In St.Emilion, its parcels marry clay-limestone nuances and cooler subsoils; Merlot is anchored by Cabernet Franc, harvested by hand with strict sorting to build depth without heaviness.
Recent decades brought decisive investments in vineyard and cellar: precise canopy work, plot-by-plot vinification and an élevage in barriques that polishes tannins rather than perfuming the wine. A rare asset is the estate’s historic park, a quiet green frame that underlines the château’s contemplative character.
Ripeau speaks Saint-Émilion through structure and tension—chalky energy, velvety mid-palate and a long, serious finish that tastes of place, not formula.
