Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint Joseph Blanc 2019 25OFF2024BFCM 5-hectare parcel in Azay-le-Rideau

5-hectare parcel in Azay-le-Rideau

The Estate Cuvee Chardonnay pulls from Pisoni and Soberanes — two of the most sought-after sites in the SLH — and gets the family's signature treatment: hand-picked

Approximately Classified Growth quality at a fraction of the price

from one of Valdobbiadene's benchmark growers

Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint Joseph Blanc 2019 25OFF2024BFCM 5-hectare parcel in Azay-le-RideauDomaine 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