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

so they've had plenty of time to figure out how to make the south taste bright

with the remaining balancing coming from the house’s perpetual reserve

not just the doormat greeting

giving it national recognition

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