Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint Joseph Blanc 2021, 750ml
80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne, this is Gripa’s top St-Péray wine, made from vines averaging 60 years in age. It is aged in new to 5-year-old barrels and demi-muids, adding an extra dimension of richness. The wine features fine greengage and peach aromas while retaining the appellation’s characteristic mineral notes. Suitable for drinking now through 2030.
The vinification is traditional, and the wine is aged in demi-muids for eight to nine months before bottling. Full malolactic fermentation is completed.
Tasting Note:
Honey, pear and pineapple aromas appear on the nose of the 2019 Saint Joseph Blanc. A 70-30 blend of Marsanne and Roussanne that was mainly barrel fermented and aged (20% went into tank and stayed there until the final blending), it's a medium to full-bodied effort, with a plump, fleshy mouthfeel and a lingering, more citrusy finish.