2023 Bernard Gripa Saint Pernay 'Les Pins'

Place: Saint-Peray - Rhone Valley, France

Variety: Marsanne, Roussanne

Farming: Organic

Bernard Gripa and his son Fabrice are among the most respected growers in Saint-Péray, producing wines that bridge classic Rhône richness with Alpine-like freshness.

‘Les Pins’ shows pear, white peach and almond blossom aromas over crushed stone and faint honeycomb. The palate is supple yet defined — Marsanne-led texture balanced by mineral clarity and a fine saline thread — finishing long, savoury and beautifully composed