Domaine du TunnelCuvée Prestige Saint-Péray
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Marsanne and the Roussanne.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
The Cuvée Prestige Saint-Péray of the Domaine du Tunnel is in the top 5 of wines of Saint-Péray.
Taste structure of the Cuvée Prestige Saint-Péray from the Domaine du Tunnel
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Prestige Saint-Péray of Domaine du Tunnel in the region of Rhone Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cuvée Prestige Saint-Péray of Domaine du Tunnel in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, pineapple or cream and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Prestige Saint-Péray
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Prestige Saint-Péray
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Prestige Saint-Péray
The Cuvée Prestige Saint-Péray of Domaine du Tunnel matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of baked bar, soy and shrimp noodles or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.
Details and technical informations about Domaine du Tunnel's Cuvée Prestige Saint-Péray.
Discover the grape variety: Marsanne
Rich, structured whites with a round palate and long finish, with aromas of ripe yellow fruits, honey, white flowers, toasted almond and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, developing waxy and truffle nuances with age. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with roussanne. Also exported to Australia (Victoria) and California. Native Rhône variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée Prestige Saint-Péray from Domaine du Tunnel are 2012, 2017, 2018, 2010 and 2016.
Informations about the Domaine du Tunnel
The Domaine du Tunnel is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Saint-Péray to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Péray
Cru of the northern Rhone (right bank, west of Valence, Ardeche, granitic soils): signature dominant Marsanne as white king (90%) with Roussanne — sparkling style (2/3 of production) with pale straw robe, floral nose, aromas of chestnut, apricot, toast, honey and almond, fine bubbles and airy mousse. Still wines with low acidity: dried apricot, acacia, beeswax, quince, white peach. Champagne method since 1829, signature finesse.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Musk
A sensual, full-bodied animal substance used in luxury perfumery, produced by a small deer, the musk deer, also called musk deer.
