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Saint-Péray
The appellation area is located south of the Cotes du Rhône Septentrionales, on the right bank of the Rhône, in the commune of Saint-Péray and a district of the commune of Toulaud, in the Ardèche department. The presence of vines in Saint-Péray can be traced back to the High Middle Ages. After the Dauphiné region became part of France, vineyards were finally able to develop thanks to the expansion of the Rhone River. Saint-Péray and Saint-Péray Mousseux were awarded local AOC status in 1936.

Saint-Péray AOC wines benefit from two types of terroir: the granitic slope of Cornas continues in the commune of Saint-Péray as far as the Biguet district in Toulaud. This slope is separated from a limestone massif dominated by the remains of the Château de Crussol by the Mialan valley. The rugged slopes and deep valley create a cool microclimate in a warmer continental region.

Saint-Péray wines are white, dry and aromatic, with great finesse and elegance. For both still and sparkling wines, the grape varieties are Marsanne and Roussanne. Sparkling wines are vinified by secondary fermentation in the bottle using the Champagne method. Still wines are vinified after short pressing and fermentation, partly in new barrels, partly in stainless steel tanks. In this appellation, the work of Domaine Alain Voge and the inescapable Maison M. Chapoutier is particularly noteworthy.

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Domaine du Tunnel - Saint-Péray Marsanne 2023

94/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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93/100 Decanter

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16/20 Jancis Robinson

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91/100 Vinous

(Vintage 2022 notes)
silky
enveloping
risotto
pretty bottle

"Guaranteed fun!

A divine pleasure for this full-bodied, textured white wine with intense apple and stone fruit aromas. An assertive character is revealed in this delicate, intense cuvée, enlivened by a light minerality and minty flavors, with good length and a silky finish.

Domaine du Tunnel - Saint-Péray Roussanne 2022

3*Étoile Hachette

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93/100 RVF

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93/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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16/20 Jancis Robinson

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92/100 Vinous

roussanne
suave
ample
silverware

"A great white!"

"The only Roussanne fermented in wooden vats with indigenous yeasts and matured for 10 months in barrel: this is the almost magical formula for this cuvée, already a firm favorite last year. What pleases? A golden apricot complexion, a mature, gourmet nose of yellow fruit, broom and toasted almond, enlivened by mineral notes; and a full, rich, structured palate, held together by vibrant acidity and a refined, barely hinted-at woodiness. A white of the highest order, to be left in the cellar and brought out again to accompany creamy veal sweetbreads". (Le Guide Hachette 2025)

Domaine Bernard Gripa - Saint-Péray Les Pins 2023

92/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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92/100 Vinous

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15,5/20 Jancis Robinson

(Vintage 2022 notes)
floral
spicy
elegant
white meat

"A subtle Saint-Péray".

Sublime expression of the appellation's white wines. This wine is chiseled with aromas of white fruits, spices and flowers. All the elegance of Marsanne and Roussanne is sublimated here. The finish is long and delicious. A wine to discover!

Yves Cuilleron - Saint Péray Lieu-dit Biousse 2023

91/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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16/20 Jancis Robinson

(Vintage 2022 notes)
marsanne
elegant
white flowers
fish

"An elegant Saint-Péray".

Located at the foot of the hillside south of the village of Saint-Péray, Marsanne de Biousse produces a complex, rich wine. The nose reveals a bouquet of white flowers, dried fruit and notes of preserved lemon. A lovely volume envelops the palate, and the final minerality brings elegance and length to this Saint-Péray.

Cave de Tain - Saint-Péray Fleur de Roc 2022

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4.5/5 (4 reviews)

93/100 Decanter

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16/20 Jancis Robinson

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90/100 Jeb Dunnuck

marsanne
candied fruit
long finish

"Beautiful smoothness where fruit aromas are supported by minerality and salinity".

"Notes of exotic stone fruit, persimmon and orange emerge from the Saint-Péray Fleur De Roc 2022, an elegant and beautifully balanced Saint-Péray with great depth and persistence on the palate, as well as exceptional length. [...]" (Jeb Dunnuck 2024)

Domaine Alain Voge - Saint-Péray Les Bulles d'Alain 2019

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4.5/5 (2 reviews)

91/100 Robert Parker

(2016 vintage notes)
fine bubbles
cuvée phare
originality

"Rhône bubbles to discover!"

With this Brut Nature cuvée, Domaine Alain Voge perpetuates the tradition of Saint-Péray méthode traditionnelle that has made the reputation of the Saint-Péray region since the 1830s.

Domaine Alain Voge - Saint-Péray Fleur de Crussol 2022

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3/5 (1 review)

92-94/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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90-92/100 Vinous

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16/20 Jancis Robinson

marsanne
concentrate
fish

"A rich, structured wine with concentration balanced by minerality".

"Notes of honeyed orange, rose, spice and crushed-stone-like minerals emerge from Saint-Péray Fleur De Crussol 2022, a well-balanced, medium-bodied wine with good acidity, structure, concentrated mouthfeel and remarkable length. It's a wonderful wine that will benefit from a year in bottle and, I think, will still drink very well in 2032." (Jeb Dunnuck 2024)

Domaine Alain Voge - Saint-Péray Harmonie 2023

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5/5 (1 review)

16/20 Jancis Robinson

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91/100 RVF

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90/100 Jeb Dunnuck

(Vintage 2022 notes)
marsanne
freshness
trout fillet

"A faithful expression of the personality of the Marsanne grape variety".

This charming cuvée is made from a blend of different parcels, in order to express as faithfully as possible the personality of the Marsanne grape variety. The result is a delicious Saint-Péray, with a classic nose and a hint of almond, and a fresh, harmonious palate.

Les Vins de Vienne - Saint-Péray Les Faures blanc 2019

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4.7/5 (3 reviews)

93/100 Vinous

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91/100 RVF

(2018 vintage notes)
marsanne
fruity
precise

"A Marsanne of choice with sublime finesse".

A terroir-driven white from a lieu-dit of old vines planted on the appellation's historic terroirs. Its rich, fruity, mineral style makes it the perfect accompaniment to poultry and roast lobster.

Ferraton Père et Fils - Saint Péray Le Mialan 2022

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2.5/5 (2 reviews)

91/100 Jeb Dunnuck

(Vintage 2021 notes)
marsanne
silky
juicy
irresistible
poultry

"A mineral Marsanne to trickle into all your guests' glasses!"

An irresistible Saint-Péray. The nose of this Marsanne is magical, at once mineral, smoky and fruity. The palate is straightforward, precise and leaves a slight saline impression on the silky-textured finish.

Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Saint Péray Les Sauvagères blanc 2021

92/100 James Suckling

marsanne
apples
vivid
goat's cheese

"Wildly succulent!"

"A fresh, precise Saint-Péray with notes of green apples, fresh flowers, bay leaves and white almonds. Bright and lively, with lively acidity. Medium-bodied and very mineral, it has a vertical edge. Luscious finish." (James Suckling 2023)

Domaine Bernard Gripa - Saint-Péray Les Figuiers 2022

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3/5 (1 review)

93/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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93/100 Vinous

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16,5/20 Jancis Robinson

marsanne
harmonious
freshness
fabric

"A fine, controlled vintage".

"Always terrific, Saint-Péray Les Figuiers 2022 is another very fine wine from this estate, composed of 60% Roussanne and 40% Marsanne, vinified and aged in barrels. Crushed pineapple, citrus and orange notes meld into a medium-bodied, concentrated and elegant Saint-Péray, with plenty of spice and mineral nuances, good acidity and exceptional length. Give this exceptional, balanced and impressive Saint-Péray a year in bottle and enjoy it within 2-4 years." (Jeb Dunnuck 2024)

Yves Cuilleron - Saint Péray Lieu-dit Biousse 2022

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4.3/5 (3 reviews)

91/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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16/20 Jancis Robinson

marsanne
elegant
white flowers
fish

"An elegant Saint-Péray".

"The Saint-Péray Lieu-Dit Biousse 2022, presenting more richness and complexity, offers aromas of juicy apple and quince, as well as brioche notes and nuances of savory spices. The wine is medium-bodied and elegant, with a concentrated, structured palate, integrated acidity and a fine finish. It will shine at the table over the next 2-4 years." (Jeb Dunnuck 2024)

Domaine du Tunnel - Saint-Péray Pur Blanc 2022

98/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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94-95/100 Vinous

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92/100 RVF

(2019 vintage notes)
marsanne
floral
long finish
unique

"Rare, limited quantity!"

One of the region's finest white wines. Stéphane Robert's Saint Péray Pur Blanc proves that altitude is not a necessity: the century-old Marsanne vines are located in the village of Saint Péray, at the foot of the appellation. Delicate aromas of crushed stone and rainwater on the nose, then floral and fresh on the palate, with lively flavors of pear and melon. A lovely roundness, a long, lively and refreshing finish, with an almost weightless character.

Yves Cuilleron - Saint-Péray Les Potiers 2020

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4/5 (6 reviews)

93/100 Vinous

(2018 vintage notes)
marsanne
roussanne
balanced

With its pale yellow color, Cuvée Les Potiers has all the hallmarks of a fine Saint Péray. With fresh aromas of mirabelle plum, peach, citrus fruit, candied lemon and gunflint, the nose is frank and powerful. The palate is well-balanced, with a soft texture awakened by a fine mineral tension on the finish.