"Deep garnet-red with a tawny disk, the color announces a welcome evolution. On the nose, notes of hyacinth mingle with fragrances of red fruit crumble, buttered brioche and cumin of confounding delicacy. The charm continues on the suave, ample and silky palate, served by a deliciously spicy woodiness and fine tannins that carry through to a noble bitter finish. Absolute class for this Cornas, just a breath away from Favorite. (Le Guide Hachette 2024)
Features
Estate
Domaine du Tunnel
Vintage
2021
Designation
Cornas
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
100% Syrah
Terroirs
Granitic soils, selection of around 15 plots (localities: Sauman, Combes, les Côtes, les Mazards, Cayret, Patou, Les Eygas, Champelrose).
Viticulture
Reasoned, HVE 3
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Plot
Breeding
Parcelled for 14 months in 3-wine barrels
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Purple to black
Nose
Discreet, voluptuous notes of old rose, cherry and raspberry
Mouth
Round, firm attack with very fine, liquorice tannins that release aromas of black cherry, toast and cocoa bean, very well-balanced flavors that will harmonize over time, with notes of schist and roast, more fruity, beautiful complexity.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
Aerate in carafe or 1 hour in advance on young vintages (less than 3 years old).
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with stuffed pigeon, baked prime rib, shoulder of mutton, duck breast...
Domaine du Tunnel
Cornas
Expert opinion
Decanter
Rated wine (guide 2022) 95/100
About the wine:
The nose is marked by blackberry and black cherry yoghurt. The palate is characterized by ripe tannins and good acidity. It's concentrated but not heavy, with appreciable impact and concentration, and a long finish. The acidity really drives it forward. The alcohol is well balanced and the wine is not too oaky. Strict, chiseled Cornas tannins. Very classic. Sauman, Combes, Les Côtes, Mazards, Cayret, Patou, Les Eygats, Champelrose. Aged 14 months in 4-year-old barrels.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
Deep garnet-red with a tawny disk, the color announces a welcome evolution. On the nose, notes of hyacinth mingle with fragrances of red fruit crumble, buttered brioche and cumin of confounding delicacy. The charm continues in a suave, ample and silky mouth, served by a deliciously spicy woodiness and fine tannins that push the finish to noble bitters. Absolute class for this Cornas, just a breath away from Favorite.
About the domain :
Since setting up in business in 1994, Stéphane Robert, who comes from outside the wine world, has established himself as a benchmark in the northern crus landscape. He has created his own vineyard from scratch, now covering 11 hectares, with vines in Cornas, Saint Joseph, Saint Péray and Condrieu. The vineyards run alongside an old railroad line and a 160 m tunnel, still visible today, which gives the estate its name and in which a new winery and ageing cellar were built in 2013.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
Stéphane Robert runs his estate with brio, crafting modern, precise wines that are setting new standards in the Saint-Péray and Cornas appellations. These cuvées revive the sometimes rustic, sun-drenched style of these two small appellations. Stéphane brings to his opaque Syrahs a touch of refinement earned through precise grape ripening, extraction and ageing. The wines also age very well.
Jancis Robinson
Rated 16/20
About the wine:
Fragrant, floral nose with violets. Firm palate with earthy, iron notes. Black fruit, good freshness and medium concentration.
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (guide 2022) 92-94/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
The Cornas 2021 performed incredibly well, offering more ripeness and texture than virtually any other Cornas in existence. The nose reveals aromas of ripe blackberries, spicy herbs and earth. The wine is medium-bodied, with tremendous mid-palate depth and ripe tannins. This cuvée comes from a blend of terroirs and will spend 14 months in old barrels.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. SIMON C. Published on 28/12/2023
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Note and review by M. THIERRY B. Published on 01/08/2023
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