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Saint Joseph Gripa Le Berceau St Joseph Vallée du Rhône Rouge 2022
  • Saint Joseph Gripa Le Berceau St Joseph Vallée du Rhône Rouge 2022
  • Saint Joseph Gripa Le Berceau St Joseph Vallée du Rhône Rouge 2022
Saint Joseph Gripa Le Berceau St Joseph Vallée du Rhône Rouge 2022

Rhône Valley red St Joseph

€48,00 / 75cl inc. VAT

Saint Joseph Gripa Le Berceau 2022 asserts itself with a beautiful vibrancy, typical of this promising vintage. The freshness of black cherry and the delicacy of sweet pepper mingle with a subtle evocation of noble undergrowth. The palate, with a silky texture, offers a controlled tension that suggests a beautiful evolution.

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Producer:Domaine Bernard Gripa
Appellation: Rhône
Region: Rhône
Country: N/A
Grape varieties: Syrah
Alcohol: N/A
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Jeb Dunnuck Tasting Note

A step up in both concentration and complexity, the inky-hued 2022 Saint Joseph Le Berceau comes from old vines and reveals blackberries, roasted herbs, smoked meats, liquid violets, and crushed stone. It's a powerful, full-bodied Saint Joseph with remarkable purity, a deep, layered mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and one hell of a great finish. I don't think Saint Joseph gets much more impressive than this. Drink 2026-2037. This family-run estate is based in Mauves, at the heart of the original Saint-Joseph appellation, and today covers just over 17 hectares split between Saint-Péray and Saint Joseph. Fabrice Gripa now oversees both viticulture and winemaking, continuing the work started by his father Bernard, who began estate bottling in 1974. The Saint-Péray lineup includes two whites: Les Pins, a blend of 70% Marsanne and 30% Roussanne, and Les Figuiers, the old vine cuvée with a more Roussanne-heavy blend. Both are fermented and aged in a mix of oak barrels and stainless steel. In Saint Joseph, the domaine produces red and white in two cuvées: the regular estate bottling and Le Berceau, which comes from the older vines of the estate. The whites are made from Marsanne and Roussanne and are aged in a mix of temperature-controlled tanks and barrels, while the reds are all Syrah that see partial destemming, traditional fermentations, and aging in a mix of barrels and demi-muids. All the wines here are worth your time and money, and they're consistently some of my favorite wines in the appellation.

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Domaine Bernard Gripa, an iconic signature of the Northern Rhône Valley, is firmly rooted in Mauves, its village of origin. The adventure began in the 1970s, when Bernard Gripa decided to master the entire process, from vine to glass. Today, his son Fabrice continues this quest for excellence, infusing a personal approach that elevates the terroir. The vines flourish on granitic hillsides, giving rise to wines with a distinct minerality, often possessing great aging potential. The Saint-Joseph and Saint-Péray appellations are at the heart of production, explored in both red and white with equal mastery. The Saint-Joseph Le Berceau cuvée, sourced from old vines, is a flagship expression of the estate, in both red and white. We also highly regard the Saint-Péray Les Figuiers and Les Pins, as well as the Saint-Joseph Parady. Domaine Bernard Gripa wines are distinguished by their balance and finesse, offering remarkable interpretations of the Saint-Joseph appellation that are just waiting to be discovered. A beautiful family story that continues to make the wines of the Rhône Valley shine. Among the most sought-after cuvées are Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint-Joseph, Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint-Joseph Le Berceau, and Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint-Péray Les Figuiers—useful benchmarks for understanding the identity of the estate.

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