Brendan Stater-West Saumur La Ripaille Rouge 2020 glaetzer before being harvested in the

before being harvested in the cool of the night

The classification of Premier Cru Supérieur has only been bestowed to the wines of this great estate

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

soft apricot

Brendan Stater-West Saumur La Ripaille Rouge 2020 glaetzer before being harvested in theLa 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