Collines Rhodaniennes - Cerise - Bernard Gripa - 0,75L

A characterful red from old-vine Syrah — deep, refined, and unmistakably Rhône. A confidential cuvée by Bernard Gripa.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: IGP Collines Rhodaniennes
• Grape variety: 100% Syrah
• Vintage: To be confirmed (depending on the bottle)
• Certification: Sustainable viticulture
• Terroir: High-altitude granite slopes surrounded by cherry trees
• Vinification & Ageing: Traditional vinification, aged in oak barrels for around 12 months
• Alcohol: Approx. 13% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep red with violet highlights
• Nose: Intense and complex — ripe black fruits (blackberry, black cherry), black pepper, violet, and sweet spices
• Palate: Structured and generous, with firm yet elegant tannins. Fresh and balanced, with a long finish marked by liquorice and dark fruit
• Finish: Persistent and poised, with fine mineral tension

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🥩 Ribeye steak, duck breast, grilled entrecôte with herbs
• 🍲 Spiced pork stew, roasted vegetables, cassoulet
• 🧀 Characterful cheeses: Salers, aged sheep tomme, blue cheeses

🫗 Serving Tips

Temperature: 16–17°C
Decanting: Yes, 1 to 2 hours recommended
Opening time: Ideally 1 hour before serving

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Enjoy now for its vibrant fruit and structure, or cellar until 2030 to gain complexity and depth.

🏰 About the Estate

Based in Mauves at the heart of the Saint-Joseph appellation, Domaine Bernard Gripa is a key name in the northern Rhône. Cuvée Cerise, made from old-vine Syrah under the IGP designation, reflects the same high standards as the estate’s grands crus. A precise, characterful wine with undeniable charm, deeply rooted in its granite terroir.