Domaine Bernard Gripa - Parady 2021
Domaine Bernard Gripa is located in Mauves, in the north of the Rhône Valley . The estate was created in 1974 and has been managed since 2001 by his son Fabrice Gripa . It produces wines in the Saint-Péray and Saint-Joseph appellations. The vineyard covers just under 20 hectares on granite and limestone soils. The estate is managed with respect for the environment and the promotion of the terroir. In the cellar, he mainly uses 228 liter Burgundy barrels or 600 liter barrels. The wines are aged in wood for between 8 and 12 months depending on the vintages.
The Parady cuvée is made from Syrah , grown in the place called Le Paradis, whose soil is made up of Granite de Tournon. The harvest is destemmed, and part is kept in whole clusters (10%). Alcoholic fermentation is carried out in open vats, with native yeasts. Two daily pumping overs or punching downs are carried out during maceration which lasts approximately 3 weeks. The wine is transferred to oak barrels for aging for 2 years .
Grape variety: 100% Syrah