Domaine du Tunnel - Saint-Péray Roussanne 2022
3*Étoile
Hachette
93/100
RVF
93/100
Jeb Dunnuck
16/20
Jancis Robinson
92/100
Vinous
"A great white!"
"The only Roussanne fermented in wooden vats with indigenous yeasts and aged for 10 months in barrels: this is the almost magical formula behind this cuvée, which already reached the heights of success last year. What makes it so appealing? A golden apricot color, a mature and indulgent nose of yellow fruits, broom and toasted almonds, enlivened by mineral notes; and a full, rich, structured palate, underpinned by vibrant acidity and a hint of refined oak. A high-quality white wine to be left in the cellar and brought out to accompany veal sweetbreads in cream sauce." (Le Guide Hachette 2025)
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Eye
Pale yellow dress
Nose
Initially discreet on the nose, with almond and apricot blossom, followed by frangipane and violet with a slight hint of brioche.
Mouth
Ample, full-bodied, consistent, and persistent, with the sweetness of violets and a clean, mineral finish that leaves a salty, mouthwatering impression.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with grilled fish, scallops, goat cheese, shellfish, fish in sauce...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2025 guide) 3*Étoile (Exceptional wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
The only Roussanne fermented in wooden vats with indigenous yeasts and aged for 10 months in barrels: this is the almost magical formula behind this cuvée, which already reached the heights of success last year. What's so appealing about it? A golden apricot color, a mature and indulgent nose of yellow fruit, broom and toasted almonds, energized by mineral notes; and a full-bodied, rich and structured palate, supported by vibrant acidity and a hint of refined oak. A high-quality white wine to be left in the cellar and brought out to accompany veal sweetbreads in cream sauce.
About the estate:
Since settling here in 1994, Stéphane Robert, who does not come from a wine-growing background, has established himself as a leading figure in the northern wine region. He created his vineyard from scratch, which now covers 11 hectares of fragmented land, with vines in Cornas, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray, and Condrieu. The vines run alongside an old railway line and a 160-meter tunnel, still visible today, which gives the estate its name and in which a new winery and aging cellar were built in 2013.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About wine:
The 100% Roussanne delivers delicious notes of yellow fruit, primarily peach, and flowers, with volume, but above all noble bitter notes that carry it through to the finish. A delicious wine that should age very well over five years.
About the estate:
Stéphane Robert runs his estate with flair and produces modern, precise wines that set the standard within the Saint-Péray and Cornas appellations. These vintages renew the style, sometimes rustic and sunny, of these two small appellations. Stéphane brings touches of refinement to his opaque Syrahs, achieved through the precision of grape ripeness, extraction, and aging. The wines also age very well.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2023 guide) 16/20
About wine:
A very welcoming nose, with mineral notes, greengage plum, almond, and pear. The palate is ripe and rich, with lovely liveliness. A beautiful blend of power and energy. Balanced, seductive, with a medium finish.
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About wine:
The delicious Saint-Péray Roussanne 2022 is perfect. Honeysuckle, white peach, yellow apple, and cedar waft from the glass. Concentrated, round, and refreshing, this crisp, medium-bodied 2022 will give you much pleasure over the next two years.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
The Saint-Péray Roussanne 2022, medium gold in color, offers a ripe and structured style, medium-bodied to full-bodied, with exotic aromas of sautéed pineapple, honeyed orange, toasted bread, and savory herbs. This is a rich and concentrated wine with depth on the mid-palate, good freshness, and exceptional length. It is made for the table. Give it a year or two and enjoy it until 2036+.