Domaine Bernard Gripa
St. Joseph Syrah
St. Joseph, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Big Gripa nose. Brooding, layered and deep. Cocoa, dark red and black berries, so much granite, really lifted. Ethereal yet brooding. Like me. Meaty, gamey. Nose has terrific substance and depth. Palate is next level juicy and deep. Elegant and pure but also has the grit, granite and grime I love in Mauves St. Joseph. Elegant and substantial with a thick core of fruit and wonderful freshness. Thus has years ahead of it and it’s a bit stubborn on the finish. But I’ve had this bottling at its apogee many times and it always ages magnificently. So linear and straight. Just a lovely lovely wine.
Big Gripa nose. Brooding, layered and deep. Cocoa, dark red and black berries, so much granite, really lifted. Ethereal yet brooding. Like me. Meaty, gamey. Nose has terrific substance and depth. Palate is next level juicy and deep. Elegant and pure but also has the grit, granite and grime I love in Mauves St. Joseph. Elegant and substantial with a thick core of fruit and wonderful freshness. Thus has years ahead of it and it’s a bit stubborn on the finish. But I’ve had this bottling at its apogee many times and it always ages magnificently. So linear and straight. Just a lovely lovely wine.
Mar 16th, 2021