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Domaine du Tunnel Saint-Péray Roussanne 2019

Saint-Peray AOC

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  • 92-93pts, Vinous.com, 2022

This creamy apricot, floral and herb scented white is from Stéphane Robert, whose wines stand out for their intense pure fruit. It’s from Saint-Péray – a small, little known northern Rhône appellation, south of Cornas, that produces real gem whites.

This creamy apricot, floral and herb scented white is from Stéphane Robert, whose wines stand out for their intense pure fruit. It’s from Saint-Péray – a small, little known northern Rhône appellation, south of Cornas, that produces real gem whites.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Ripe orchard fruits, with a fresh herbal, floral note, freshness

Aroma

Ripe apricot and pear, with a lift of blossom and herbs

Domaine du Tunnel Saint-Péray Roussanne 2019

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  • 14.0% ABV
  • 10.5 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2099

In 1994, at just 24, Stéphane Robert began to build his domaine, from nothing! He started by leasing vines, then gradually bought up a few parcels, so that now he has 11 hectares in Saint Péray, Saint Joseph, Cornas, Condrieu and also Côtes du Rhône. He champions Syrah for his reds, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier for whites. Old vines and granite soils are all important to him and in 2014 he built a new winery (in an old steam train tunnel, hence the domaine's name!) to take quality higher. This is his pure Roussanne Saint Péray (he also does a Marsanne), fermented and aged in vat, with no oak. Rounded, peachy, floral and herbal fruit zipped by mineral citrus intensity, this is a classy, well balanced white. Pair with creamy sauced fish.

"Honeyed, rich flavors of peach and pineapple. A big, plush wine, with a long, silky finish" Joe Czerwinski
Wine Advocate for 2018
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