Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint Joseph Blanc 2019 October2023Reductions soaring Carignane — crunchy red

soaring Carignane — crunchy red fruit

the Thienpont-family estate that ranks among Pomerol's small handful of true historic greats

with the tart red-berry snap that Blaufränkisch does better than almost anything

Frederic Esmonin works with his parents Andre and Michele on a small family domaine that has quietly climbed into the upper tier of Gevrey for a fraction of what the famous names command

Xabi’s is aromatic and intense with a lightning bolt of freshness and atomically energetic

Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint Joseph Blanc 2019 October2023Reductions soaring Carignane — crunchy redDomaine 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