Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

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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.

How to serve Saint-Peray Brut Methode Traditionnelle

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a tulip flute: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  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 · visiting guide
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.

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