Brendan Stater-West Saumur La Ripaille Rouge 2020 glaetzer soft apricot

soft apricot

Pioneers in the production and marketing of a unique variety

before being harvested in the cool of the night

subtle vanilla

hint at the wine’s sophisticated elegance and a touch of cinnamon and adds to its complexity

Brendan Stater-West Saumur La Ripaille Rouge 2020 glaetzer soft apricotLa Ripaille is a strict selection from the oldest vines in the Brz lieu dit of the same name. The grapes are sorted directly in the vineyard (with a sorting table), fully destemmed and then fermented in concrete with infusion style maceration for up to one week. Its aged on lees in ex Guiberteau barrels (mostly 2 5 years old) with one new barrel added each year. As expected, youll find more amplitude and intensity than in the Saumur Rouge, yet there