Domaine Bernard Gripa - Saint-Joseph - Magnum - Red - 2023

Wine:

Destined to age beautifully, the 2023 Saint-Joseph Red is a benchmark wine that easily rivals prestigious neighbors like the sought-after Domaine Gonon. Its captivating nose offers enticing aromas of smoky bacon, wild blackberry, and subtle peppery hints, all complemented by carefully managed oak aging. On the palate, it's dense, juicy, and refined, showcasing silky tannins and abundant fruit flavors. Already charming and approachable, it promises comfortable cellaring potential of 8 years or more in magnum format.

Rated 94/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vines on the granite slopes of the communes of Mauves and Tournon. 70% de-stemmed harvest. Fermentation in open vats with punching down and pumping over twice a day for about 2 to 3 weeks. Aged for 12 months in 228 to 600 litre oak barrels.

Color:

Red, good intensity, brilliance, some carmine-violet reflections

Nose:

Perfect! Beautiful aromas of smoked bacon mixed with notes of wild blackberry and hints of pepper, all underlined by a well-integrated maturing process.

Palate:

Juicy and refined, showcasing ripe, deep fruit flavors, this wine offers a dense, structured palate with beautifully elegant tannins, promising excellent aging potential of six years or more.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Lamb chops with herbes de Provence, grilled prime rib with shallots and vine shoots, roast duck with liquorice.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2032 and beyond for enthusiasts.

A leading name in Saint-Joseph, awarded two stars by the prestigious French wine guide the RVF, Domaine Bernard Gripa played a pivotal role in the appellation’s revival in the 1970s. Today, Fabrice Gripa crafts authentic, profound wines of impeccable consistency, distinguished by their remarkable precision—a true signature of the estate.