Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint Joseph Blanc 2019 Wine Club cellar it for a decade

cellar it for a decade or decant generously if you can't wait

The wine is crisp with touches of green Apple on the palate that leads to a creamy

giving it national recognition

spicier register

since Champagne ages more slowly and more gracefully in large format

Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint Joseph Blanc 2019 Wine Club cellar it for a decadeDomaine 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