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 emerges on the mid-palate and finishes with a note of ripe wild berries.” (Jancis Robinson 2025)
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Eye
Blackcurrant- and blackberry-colored dress
Nose
Initial aromas of red and black fruits; after aeration, notes of violet, raspberry, and spices emerge
Palate
Elegant body, structuring tannins, peppery notes that carry through the beautiful aromas on 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 very well 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 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.
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 estate (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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