Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint Joseph Blanc 2019 no ups 94pts" — Eric Guido

94pts" — Eric Guido

Primus is the plot twist: a still

then given three years in old wood before release

so the vineyard does the talking

Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint Joseph Blanc 2019 no ups 94pts" — Eric GuidoDomaine 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