In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium-Long, Mineral And Nutty finish

What it pairs with

  • Oysters with mignonette
    The wine's mineral acidity and bubbles are excellent with oysters.
  • Light cheese straws or gougeres
    Almond and nutty notes match light pastry and cheese appetizers.
  • Smoked salmon with creme fraiche
    The wine's mineral freshness cuts through the richness of smoked fish.

History

Saint-Peray sparkling is one of France's oldest traditional-method appellations, predating Champagne's commercial sparkling production according to some accounts. Domaine du Tunnel revives this tradition with their Brut.

  1. 1829 — First documented production of Saint-Peray sparkling wine using traditional method
  2. 1995 — Tunnel begins producing Saint-Peray Brut, reviving the appellation's sparkling tradition

Facts

Producer
Domaine du Tunnel
Grapes
Marsanne (90%), Roussanne (10%)
Classification
Saint-Peray AOC
Oak
Base wine in old barrels; second fermentation in bottle, 18-24 months on lees
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 20-35 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
1995
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Tags

dry hidden gem marsanne medium body medium term mood festive mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion celebration old world organic pairs with aperitif pairs with oysters pairs with shellfish price trade up racy acid roussanne sparkling traditional
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