In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roasted white asparagus with hollandaise
Marsanne's beeswax and almond notes are the classic match for white asparagus. -
Chicken in cream sauce
The wine's rich Marsanne texture is at home with cream-based poultry. -
Monkfish with saffron cream
Mineral-rich white wine and saffron cream with monkfish is a classic combination.
How to serve Saint-Peray Marsanne
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roasted white asparagus with hollandaise, Chicken in cream sauce, Monkfish with saffron cream. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Saint-Peray's first vintage from Domaine du Tunnel in 1994. The domain has become the most visible producer of this small, underrated appellation adjacent to Cornas on the right bank of the Rhone.
- 1994 — First vintage of Saint-Peray Marsanne by Domaine du Tunnel
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine du Tunnel
- Grapes
- Marsanne (100%)
- Classification
- Saint-Peray AOC
- Oak
- 10 months in used French oak barrels
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 20-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1994
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Saint-Peray Marsanne
What does Saint-Peray Marsanne taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium-long, waxy mineral finish.
When should I drink Saint-Peray Marsanne?
Drink 3-10 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 Marsanne?
Roasted white asparagus with hollandaise is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chicken in cream sauce and Monkfish with saffron cream. Marsanne's beeswax and almond notes are the classic match for white asparagus.
What grapes are in Saint-Peray Marsanne?
The blend is Marsanne (100%). The wine is classified as Saint-Peray AOC.