Domaine du Tunnel : Roussanne 2023

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

Tasting

Color
The color shows a golden yellow hue.

Nose
The rich aromatic profile on the nose reveals floral and fruity notes as well as subtle brioche nuances.

Palate
The palate is full and long-lasting, with a beautiful structure as well as buttery and floral aromas.

Food and wine pairings

This white wine pairs harmoniously with fish and scallops. It also goes well with meat in sauce as well as goat cheese and Comté.

Service and storage

For optimal enjoyment, it is recommended to serve this Roussanne 2023 at a temperature of 12°C. This Roussanne 2023 will reveal its full potential by around 2027.

A full and long-lasting Saint-Péray from Domaine du Tunnel

The estate

Founded in 1994 by Stéphane Robert and his wife Sandrine, Domaine du Tunnel now covers 12 hectares in the northern Rhône Valley. Based in the Ardèche, the estate produces wines from the Cornas, Saint-Péray, Saint-Joseph and Condrieu appellations. Stéphane Robert, who trained with Jean-Louis Grippat and Bernard Gripa, manages the estate with great care. The estate owes its name to an old railway tunnel converted into an aging cellar in 2014. Recognized by the RVF and Hachette wine guides, it stands out for wines of remarkable purity that precisely express the minerality of the Rhône's granite soils.

The vineyard

This Saint-Péray wine stems from a blend of several plots in the municipality, specifically the Barras and Les Grandes Blaches localities. These terroirs allow the Roussanne grape variety to fully express itself.

The vintage

Winemaking and aging

The vinification of the Roussanne 2023 begins in stainless steel tanks until the start of alcoholic fermentation. The wine then benefits from 10 months of aging in barrels, which brings complexity and structure to the whole.

Grape variety

This Rhône Valley wine is 100% Roussanne.