Domaine Bernard Gripa : Le Berceau 2022

Ripe red fruits, cedar, leafy gradations, pencil shavings and meaty undertones introduce the 2022 Saint-Joseph Le Berceau. Medium- to full-bodied and layered, this is a stunning Saint-Joseph that strikes the perfect balance between substance, depth and elegance. Concluding with persistence on the savory finale, the 2022 ranks among the finest Saint-Josephs of the vintage.

A step up in both concentration and complexity, the inky-hued 2022 Saint Joseph Le Berceau comes from old vines and reveals blackberries, roasted herbs, smoked meats, liquid violets, and crushed stone. It's a powerful, full-bodied Saint Joseph with remarkable purity, a deep, layered mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and one hell of a great finish. I don't think Saint Joseph gets much more impressive than this. Drink 2026-2037.

Let’s also highlight the beautiful juicy, flavorful fruit in the 2022 reds; Le Berceau is energetic and very dense, with finely defined tannins and precise length on the finish. A cuvée that will evolve beautifully.