Domaine du Tunnel : Saint-Joseph 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes for the Domaine du Tunnel Saint-Joseph 2023

Tasting

Colour
The wine displays a deep red hue with blackcurrant and blackberry highlights.

Nose
The nose opens with aromas of red and black fruit. With aeration, it reveals floral notes of violet alongside hints of raspberry and spice.

Palate
On the palate, this wine offers elegant volume, supported by firm tannins that give it a harmonious structure. Peppery touches enrich the aromatic palette through to the finish.

Food and wine pairing

This Saint-Joseph 2023 is a perfect match for black pudding with apples, grilled beef or hearty red meat dishes.

Serving and cellaring

To fully appreciate this Saint-Joseph 2023, serve it at 18°C. It can be enjoyed now but will continue to develop until around 2028.

The structure and balance of a Saint-Joseph wine

The estate
Domaine du Tunnel, founded by Stéphane Robert in the Rhône Valley, now farms vines on the right bank of the Rhône in the Ardèche. Stéphane and Sandrine Robert run the estate, which stands out for its unique cellar, housed in a former railway tunnel since 2014. This distinctive setting reflects the estate's precise, contemporary approach, and the domaine is renowned for its consistency and its deep connection to its terroir.

The vineyard

This Saint-Joseph wine is made from vines with an average age of 40 years, located in the villages of Tournon sur Rhône, Mauves and Glun.

Vinification and ageing

This Saint-Joseph 2023 is vinified in stainless steel tanks for 3 weeks. The wine is then aged in barrels for 14 months, refining its structure and developing its aromatic complexity while preserving the freshness of the fruit.

Grape variety

This Rhône Valley wine is made from 100% Syrah.