Saint-Joseph - Parady - 2021 - Domaine Bernard Gripa - 0,75L

A red wine from the Northern Rhône Valley, elegantly expressing the unique character of Syrah on the granitic terroirs of Saint-Joseph.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Saint-Joseph AOC
• Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
• Vintage: 2021
• Certification: Organic farming (not certified)
• Terroir: Granitic soils on the slopes of Mauves and Tournon
• Vinification & Ageing: Fermentation in open vats with daily punch-downs and pump-overs for 2 to 3 weeks; aged 24 months in oak barrels and demi-muids
• Alcohol: 14% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Dark and bright
• Nose: Expressive, with aromas of cocoa, tapenade, smoke, and cured meats
• Palate: Sun-kissed, precise fruit, fine and well-integrated oak, elegance and finesse, precise tannic structure
• Finish: Long, marked by notes of black fruits and spices

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🥩 Roast beef, pepper sauce steak
• 🍖 Charcuterie from Ardèche
• 🧀 Aged cheeses

🗓 Cellaring Potential

This wine can be enjoyed now but will gain complexity with age. Suitable for cellaring until 2031.

🏰 About Domaine Bernard Gripa

Located in Mauves, Domaine Bernard Gripa is a benchmark of the Northern Rhône Valley. Managed by Fabrice Gripa since 2001, the estate covers 18 hectares and is renowned for the precision and balance of its wines, both in Saint-Joseph and Saint-Péray. The "Parady" cuvée comes from the eponymous lieu-dit, considered one of the finest terroirs in the Saint-Joseph appellation.