In the glass
What it pairs with
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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.
How to serve Saint-Peray Brut Methode Traditionnelle
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Oysters with mignonette, Light cheese straws or gougeres, Smoked salmon with creme fraiche. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Saint-Peray sparkling has a 19th-century traditional-method history dating to the 1820s, predating much of Champagne's commercial production. Domaine du Tunnel revives this tradition with their Brut.
- 1829 — First documented production of Saint-Peray sparkling wine using traditional method
- 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
Frequently asked about Saint-Peray Brut Methode Traditionnelle
What does Saint-Peray Brut Methode Traditionnelle taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium-long, mineral and nutty finish.
When should I drink Saint-Peray Brut Methode Traditionnelle?
Drink 2-8 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 Brut Methode Traditionnelle?
Oysters with mignonette is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Light cheese straws or gougeres and Smoked salmon with creme fraiche. The wine's mineral acidity and bubbles are excellent with oysters.
What grapes are in Saint-Peray Brut Methode Traditionnelle?
The blend is Marsanne (90%), Roussanne (10%). The wine is classified as Saint-Peray AOC.