Saint Péray Cuvée Prestige, Domaine du Tunnel 2022

Nose of ripe pineapple and pear with touches of aniseed, acacia and lime blossom. Deep and intense on the palate with plentiful stonefruits, vanilla and woody notes balanced with good structure, velvety texture and a rich delicious floral finish. Big.

Country: France Region: Rhone Grapes: Marsanne, Roussane

ABV:14%   Bottle Size: 75cl  

Additional Information:  Stéphane Robert created his domaine in 1996 at the age of 24 and today holds 13 hectares of Syrah, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier vines split across Cornas, Saint-Péray, Saint-Joseph and Condrieuis. He is well respected amongst his fellow Rhône producers and wine critics alike. 

His domaine was named after his cellar, which lies in a 170m long converted railway tunnel once used by steam trains and is now home to this increasingly important Cornas domaine. The cellar is set across two levels, and so much of the work can be accomplished by gravity. 

All winemaking is light touch, with the aim of expressing the fine terroir of his vineyards. Grapes are hand harvested, vinifiying parcels separately with light use of oak.

A blend of 80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne from the lower slopes towards the village of Cornas. Aged for 8 months in barrels and vats.