Domaine du Tunnel : Marsanne 2023

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Marsanne 2023 from Domaine du Tunnel

Tasting

Color
The wine has a pale yellow color.

Nose
The generous nose reveals aromas of yellow fruit, accompanied by floral notes.

Palate
The palate is characterized by its minerality.

Food and wine pairings

This Saint-Péray white wine is ideal as an aperitif. It also pairs elegantly with a seafood platter, snail quiche, aioli or goat cheese.

Service and storage

The Marsanne 2023 is best served at a temperature of 12°C.

A mineral white wine from Saint-Péray by Domaine du Tunnel

The estate

Founded in 1996 by Stéphane Robert in the Rhône Valley, Domaine du Tunnel spans 12 hectares, spread across Cornas, Saint-Joseph and Saint-Péray. Based in the Ardèche, the estate is managed by Stéphane and his wife Sandrine. Its aging cellar, established in 2014 in a 150-meter long former railway tunnel, offers remarkable natural conditions. On granite soils, the estate cultivates Syrah and Marsanne-Roussanne and has established itself as a reference in the Northern Rhône Valley.

The vineyard

This Marsanne 2023 stems from a blend of several plots in Saint-Péray (Lieux-dits Barras, Les Grandes Blaches).

Winemaking and aging

Grape variety

This Rhône Valley wine is 100% Marsanne.