Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint Joseph Blanc 2019 FRFLSH An elegant and approachable grower

An elegant and approachable grower Champagne with great balance

in many vintages

with terraces and pergolas first perfected by the Romans

in the warm clay soils of the Aube

Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint Joseph Blanc 2019 FRFLSH An elegant and approachable growerDomaine 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