Just one or two barrels for this cuvée—a symbol of elegance—drawn from a micro-parcel of vines over 100 years old. Impressive in both flavor and structure, this wine is a true treasure. A rare delight: the palate is coated with lovely tannins, over which round, fruity flavors unfold. This Cornas, with its incredible body and a finish of licorice and pepper, is such a pleasure to drink...
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Eye
Very deep black color
Nose
Highly complex, with aromas of crisp Burlat cherries, blackberries, raspberries, and dark chocolate, enhanced by spicy notes (pink peppercorns)
Palate
The palate is coated with lovely tannins, over which round, fruity flavors unfold. This Cornas, with its incredible body and a finish marked by notes of licorice and pepper, is a source of pleasure and excitement.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2040+
Food and wine pairings
Pairs very well with game, hare à la Royal, and “Fin Gras du Mezenc” beef cuts
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Since taking over in 1994, Stéphane Robert—who does not come from a winemaking background—has established himself as a leading figure in the world of northern wines. He built his vineyard from scratch; today it comprises 11 highly fragmented hectares planted with Cornas, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray, and Condrieu vines. These vines run alongside an old railroad track and a 160-meter tunnel—still visible today—which gives the estate its name and in which a new winemaking facility and aging cellar were built in 2013.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Stéphane Robert runs his estate with great skill and crafts modern, precise wines that have become benchmarks within the Saint-Péray and Cornas appellations. These wines bring a fresh perspective to the style—sometimes rustic and sun-kissed—of these two small appellations. Stéphane brings touches of refinement to his opaque Syrahs, achieved through precise grape ripeness, extraction, and aging. The wines also age very well.
Vinous
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated: Recommended
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