Domaine Bernard Gripa 2020 Saint Joseph Rouge
Domaine Bernard Gripa 2020 Saint Joseph Rouge
93 Point Saint Joseph from the Gripa Family!
93 Point Saint Joseph from the Gripa Family!
Domaine Bernard Gripa lies in the small village of Mauves on the West bank of the majestic Rhône. To the North is Vienne and Valence is to the South. The village of Mauves faces steep mountain slopes terraced into vineyards. The Gripa family has a multi-generational history in the village and their family winemaking traditions still remain key to the operations of the Domaine today.
Fabrice Gripa, current custodian, looks after the Domaine with the help of his father Bernard Gripa. All year long, Fabrice and his determined team, undertake every task in the vineyard by hand, as no machine is capable of accessing the steep and challenging terrain of the vineyards. Adding to the workload is Fabrice’s exclusive use of organic agricultural methods.
Vinous scored this 93 points saying "Dark violet color. Fragrant, spice-tinged blackberry, cherry, smoky bacon and olive aromas take on a floral nuance with aeration. Sappy and focused on the palate, offering intense dark fruit preserves, espresso, cracked pepper and floral pastille flavors that are energized by a hint of smoky minerality. Closes with repeating floral and spice notes, gently gripping tannins and strong persistence. 25% whole clusters here and 15% new oak."