Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 4 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong, Waxy And Mineral finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled turbot
    The wine's richness and mineral character are ideal for firm-fleshed white fish.
  • Chicken fricassee with cream
    The Marsanne's textural richness mirrors cream-based poultry preparations.
  • Roasted white asparagus
    Beeswax and almond notes complement white asparagus beautifully.

How to serve Saint-Peray

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled turbot, Chicken fricassee with cream, Roasted white asparagus. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Clape family has produced Saint-Peray alongside Cornas for generations. The wine comes from old Marsanne vines in Saint-Peray, vinified in the same traditional manner as the reds.

  1. 1960: Clape begins bottling Saint-Peray from family Marsanne parcels

Facts

Producer
Auguste Clape · visiting guide
Grapes
Marsanne (100%)
Classification
Saint-Peray AOC
Oak
Fermented and aged in older French oak foudres
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 35-55 at retail
Drinking window
4-15 from vintage
First vintage
1960

Frequently asked about Saint-Peray

What does Saint-Peray taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long, waxy and mineral finish.

When should I drink Saint-Peray?

Drink 4-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Saint-Peray?

Grilled turbot is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chicken fricassee with cream and Roasted white asparagus. The wine's richness and mineral character are ideal for firm-fleshed white fish.

What grapes are in Saint-Peray?

The blend is Marsanne (100%). The wine is classified as Saint-Peray AOC.

Tags

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