Domaine du Tunnel - Saint-Péray Marsanne 2023
94/100
Jeb Dunnuck
93/100
Decanter
16/20
Jancis Robinson
91/100
Vinous
"Fun guaranteed!"
A divine delight, this full-bodied, textured white wine offers intense aromas of apple and stone fruit. A bold character emerges in this delicate yet intense cuvée, enlivened by a subtle minerality and minty notes, with a lovely length and a silky finish.
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Eye
Color: pale yellow to golden yellow
Nose
Rich, with notes of yellow fruit and flowers
Palate
Silky, with intense aromas of apple and stone fruit, a hint of minerality, and a touch of mint
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with vegetable risotto or white truffle risotto, aioli, spring rolls, shellfish, snail quiche, goat cheese...
Decanter
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100 (2022 vintage)
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 (2023 guide) 16/20 (2022 vintage)
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 91/100 (2022 vintage)
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100 (2022 vintage)
Rated: Recommended
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