Domaine Bernard Gripa - Saint-Péray Les Figuiers 2024

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About the wine:

Full-bodied, rich, and generous, yet smooth and supple on the palate. The oak is currently very pronounced, but it should mellow with time. A classic St-Péray in terms of its charm and elegance. Low acidity, yet still fresh. Grown on clay-limestone soils; aged in barrels.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the estate:

The Gripa family arrived in Saint-Péray in the 17th century and later settled in Mauves around 1850. A trusted name in the northern Rhône Valley, both for its Saint-Péray and Saint-Joseph wines (as evidenced by the numerous Favorites in both appellations), the estate has been run since 2001 by Fabrice Gripa, son of Bernard, who now oversees 18 hectares of vineyards.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine:

The Saint-Péray Les Figuiers 2024, a blend of 60% Roussanne and 40% Marsanne from vines planted in 1946 (Marsanne) and 1960 (Roussanne), reveals aromas of white fruit, pear, delicate spices, and floral notes. Medium- to full-bodied, it is textured, complex, and full-flavored, offering depth and a beautifully integrated richness. The acidity provides a precise structure, bringing balance and definition on the palate. Long and elegant, this is a particularly well-rounded wine that should continue to improve with age.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the estate:

Fabrice Gripa carries on his father’s legacy at the sole Mauves estate, which produces as many white wines as reds. He has a perfect command of his craft, producing various cuvées with distinct personalities. The whites stand out in four cuvées: two Saint-Péray and two Saint-Joseph. The reds, meanwhile, are fruit-forward, with integrity and admirable aging management. A consistent estate producing wines of very high quality.

Jancis Robinson

About the wine:

Aromas of toasted nuts, peach, and acacia honey. Beautiful fullness and vibrant acidity—long, linear, well-defined, and well-balanced. Balanced and elegant.

Vinous

About the wine:

A fragrant blend of 60% Roussanne and 40% Marsanne, the 2024 Saint-Péray Les Figuiers stands out for its pronounced aromas of verbena, yellow apple, and ripe pear. Subtle pastry notes add even more nuance. Medium-bodied and concentrated, the 2024 offers exceptional liveliness, with a slight hint of wet stone on a mineral finish.

James Suckling

Jeb Dunnuck

About the wine:

Made from 60% Roussanne and 40% Marsanne, aged in 228-liter French oak barrels, the Saint-Péray Les Figuiers 2024 is one of the best wines of the appellation, as well as of the vintage. Aromas of ripe stone fruits, orange blossom, minty flowers, and a rich minerality unfold on the nose. It is medium-bodied, with a fresh, concentrated palate and a lovely finish. It is already delicious now, but it can still be enjoyed for about ten years.