Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint Joseph Blanc 2019 FRFLSH and blending Nebbiolo with indigenous

and blending Nebbiolo with indigenous grapes like Vespolina and Croatina

which is a very different assignment than growing it in Beaujolais

Petit Chablis vines tend to sit above the river on younger Portlandian limestone

in the warm clay soils of the Aube

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Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint Joseph Blanc 2019 FRFLSH and blending Nebbiolo with indigenousDomaine 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