Just one or two barrels go into this cuvée, a symbol of elegance sourced 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 lingering notes of licorice and pepper, is such a pleasure...
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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, offers both pleasure and excitement.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2040+
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with game, hare à la Royale, and “Fin Gras du Mezenc” beef cuts
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by 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 northern wine region. He built his vineyard from the ground up; today it spans 11 hectares of highly fragmented plots, planted with Cornas, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray, and Condrieu vines. These vineyards 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 boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Stéphane Robert manages his estate with great skill, crafting modern, precise wines that have established themselves as 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 winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated: Recommended
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