Domaine du Tunnel - Saint-Joseph 2024
15,5/20
Jancis Robinson
"A St. Jo at the height of elegance"
“A creamy nose with aromas of red and black fruits, violets, and vanilla. A sweet, juicy fruitiness; the creamy texture unfolds on the mid-palate and finishes with a note of ripe wild berries.” (Jancis Robinson 2025)
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Eye
Blackcurrant and blackberry color
Nose
Initial aromas of red and black fruits; after aeration, notes of violet, raspberry, and spices emerge
Palate
Elegant body, well-structured tannins, peppery notes that carry through the beautiful aromas of the nose, with a finish of violet and licorice
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
Decant or open 1 hour in advance for young vintages (less than 3 years old)
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with mushroom risotto, game terrine, lamb skewers, tandoori chicken, grilled beef...
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.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 15,5/20
About the wine:
A creamy nose with aromas of red and black fruits, violets, and vanilla. A sweet, juicy fruitiness; the creamy texture emerges on the mid-palate and finishes with a note of ripe wild berries.
Vinous
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated: Recommended
Customer rating
(2020 vintage)
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. DAVID C. Posted on June 17, 2025
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Review by Mr. BERNARD L. Published on September 17, 2023
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