Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint Joseph Blanc 2019 no ups with Giampiero Bea of Paolo

with Giampiero Bea of Paolo Bea advising them since the early 2000s

then given three years in old wood before release

so the vineyard does the talking

Supernova is 100% Muscat of Alexandria

The wine that comes out is featherlight and packed with flavor

Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint Joseph Blanc 2019 no ups with Giampiero Bea of PaoloDomaine Bernard Gripa, run by Bernard and his son Fabrice from the village of Mauves, is a benchmark address for Saint Joseph in the Northern Rhone. Their white is mostly Marsanne with a splash of Roussanne, grown on granite, and it's a great argument for why these grapes deserve more attention. Partial barrel aging gives it texture and a touch of richness without tipping into heaviness. Look for orchard fruit, white flowers and a savory, almost nutty