Domaine du TunnelPur Blanc
White wine
This wine generally goes well with pork and shellfish.
The Pur Blanc of the Domaine du Tunnel is in the top 10 of wines of Saint-Péray.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Pur Blanc of Domaine du Tunnel in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of tropical, minerality or pear and sometimes also flavors of honey, earth or microbio.
Food and wine pairings with Pur Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Pur Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Pur Blanc
The Pur Blanc of Domaine du Tunnel matches generally quite well with dishes of pork or shellfish such as recipes of coconut beans or cuttlefish rust from my grandmother in sète.
Details and technical informations about Domaine du Tunnel's Pur Blanc.
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 Pur Blanc from Domaine du Tunnel are 2015, 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: Fleshed out
A full-bodied, tasty and fleshy wine, with velvety and smooth tannins.
