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Bernard Gripa - St.-Joseph Le Berceau 2017

"Inky colored yet has a similar exotic bouquet of blue fruits, exotic pepper, sappy herbs, bloody meat, and bacon fat. Rich, full-bodied, and powerful on the palate, it’s a brilliant, classic, old school, beautifully concentrated Saint Joseph that will be adored by Northern Rhône lovers" Jeb Dunnuck

Bernard Gripa Description

The village lines of Saint Joseph have expanded over the years but 4th Generation winery Domaine Bernard Gripa’s vines on the steep gneiss-covered slopes located in and around Mauves produce arguably the best Saint-Joseph wines. The wines of Saint-Joseph have a long and great history but only attained AOC status in 1956.

 

Jeb Dunnuck: 95 Points

The old vine 2017 Saint Joseph Le Berceau is slightly more inky colored yet has a similar exotic bouquet of blue fruits, exotic pepper, sappy herbs, bloody meat, and bacon fat. Rich, full-bodied, and powerful on the palate, it's not for those seeking instant gratification, but it’s a brilliant, classic, old school, beautifully concentrated Saint Joseph that will be adored by Northern Rhône lovers out there. Hide bottles for a solid 4-5 years and enjoy over the following 10-15 years. This family-run estate covers 16 hectares spread between Saint-Péray and Saint Joseph. Looking at their Saint-Péray releases, of which there are two, the Les Pins can be thought of as the base release, with the Les Figuiers being the old vine cuvée. As to the Saint Josephs, there are two cuvées as well, both in red and white. The Le Berceau is the much smaller, old vine cuvée. All the wines here are noteworthy and worth your time and money. They also age beautifully.

Vinous: 93 Points

 Opaque ruby. An expansive bouquet evokes fresh black and blue fruits, exotic spices and potpourri, along with smoky mineral and vanilla flourishes that build in the background. Stains the palate with appealingly sweet black raspberry, cherry and salty olive flavors that are energized by a jolt of peppery spices. The spicy note drives an impressively long, gently tannic finish that leaves juicy dark fruit and candied violet behind. - Josh Raynolds

 
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95
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93

Price: $92.99

In Mixed Case: $79.04

Quantity Available: 9
Producer Bernard Gripa
Country France
Region Rhone Valley
Subregion Saint Joseph
Varietal Syrah
Vintage 2017
Sku 02357
Size 750ml
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