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Bernard Gripa, Cerise Rouge Vin De France, 2020

Red Wine from Northern Rhone, France
by Bernard Gripa
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A Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon blend labeled as Vin de France, Cerise comes from Mauves in the Northern Rhône, where the Gripa family has been making wine since the 17th century. Domaine Bernard Gripa is now in its fourth generation under Fabrice Gripa's direction. This wine is entirely vinified and aged in stainless steel for 12 months, emphasizing fruit purity and freshness over oak. Cerise delivers expressive, tasty character with a quality-to-value ratio that is hard to beat—a straightforward, food-friendly red that reflects Fabrice's philosophy of balance and restraint.

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More about Bernard Gripa

Bernard Gripa is one of the top producers of St. Joseph, yet they remain somewhat in the shadow. Maybe that's what happens when, as Bernard's son Fabrice reminded Joshua Raynolds, you "live across from two [wine producers] that are now among the most famous in all of France". Those famous producers are Pierre Gonon and Jean-Louis Chave. It's good company! Those two, together with Gripa and Coursodon, have been dubbed the "Gang of Mauves", a reference to their home village at the center of St. Joseph's original core, before it was expanded 12-fold in 1969. Gripa, while perhaps the least known of the Gang, takes its rightful place among these luminaries. The Gripas, like the others, have ancient vines -- some 100 years old! -- in the very special vineyard sites that surround Mauves and the other two villages in the original St. Joseph core. Wine-making looks a lot like what their neighbors are doing: entirely old school, with whole cluster fermentation and aging mostly in used casks. "We don't really innovate", says Fabrice. They are not trying to make easy and approachable wines but rather serious wines of complexity and ageworthiness.

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Perfect Pairings

Grilled lamb, beef stew, mushroom risotto, cured meats, roasted vegetables, bistro fare.

Tasting Profile

Medium ruby. Aromas of red berries, plum, and black pepper. Medium body, moderate acidity, soft tannins. Fresh red and dark fruit flavors with spice notes. Clean, approachable finish.

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