Domaine du Tunnel - Saint-Péray Roussanne 2022
Rhône
White
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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
"A great white!"
"The only Roussanne fermented in wooden vats with indigenous yeasts and aged for 10 months in barrel: such 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)
Features
Estate
Domaine du Tunnel
Cuvée
Roussanne
Vintage
2022
Designation
Saint-Péray
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
100% Roussanne
Terroirs
Localities "Barras, Les Grandes Blaches
Viticulture
Reasoned and HVE certified
Harvest
Manual
Breeding
8-10 months, half in barrels (not new) and half in vats
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Pale yellow colour
Nose
Discreet initial nose of almond and apricot blossom, followed by frangipane and violet with a hint of brioche.
Mouth
Ample, full-bodied, consistent and persistent, with the sweetness of violets and a clean, mineral finish that leaves a salty, salivating impression.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled fish, scallops, goat's cheese, shellfish, fish in sauce...
Domaine du Tunnel
Saint-Péray
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2025) 3*Star (Exceptional wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
The only Roussanne fermented in wooden vats with indigenous yeasts and matured for 10 months in barrel: this is the almost magical formula for a cuvée that already made it to the top 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 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.
About the domain :
Since setting up in business in 1994, Stéphane Robert, who does not come from a wine-growing background, 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
Rated wine (guide 2025 ) 93/100
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 wine:
The 100% Roussanne delivers delicious notes of yellow fruit, peach at the top, flowers, with volume, but above all noble bitters that carry it through to the finish. A delicious wine that should evolve well over the next five years.
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
Wine rated (guide 2023) 16/20
About the wine:
A very welcoming nose, with notes of mineral, greengage, almond and pear. The palate is ripe, rich and lively. A fine blend of power and energy. Balanced, seductive, with a medium finish.
Vinous A. Galloni
Wine rated (guide 2023) 92/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
About the wine:
The delicious Saint-Péray Roussanne 2022 is perfect. Honeysuckle, white peach, yellow apple and cedar exhale from the glass. Concentrated, round and refreshing, this crisp, medium-bodied 2022 will give you plenty of pleasure over the next two years.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (guide 2024) 93/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
The medium-gold Saint-Péray Roussanne 2022 offers a ripe, structured, medium- to full-bodied style, with exotic aromas of sautéed pineapple, honeyed orange, toast and savory herbs. This is a big, rich, concentrated wine with depth on the mid-palate, good freshness and exceptional length. It's made for the table. Give it a year or two and enjoy it until 2036+.
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