Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint Joseph Blanc 2019 October2023Reductions and a light component of

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the genius retired Cornas producer whose bottles now fetch a fortune at auction

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

This seminar offers a chance to understand Champagne made with patience and conviction

Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint Joseph Blanc 2019 October2023Reductions and a light component ofDomaine 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