Domaine du Tunnel : Condrieu 2023

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Condrieu 2023 from Domaine du Tunnel

Tasting

Color
The color shows a golden yellow hue.

Nose
The nose reveals aromas of citrus and very ripe yellow-fleshed fruit.

Palate
On the palate, this Condrieu reveals a melting texture, accompanied by a beautiful roundness, while maintaining fresh notes that bring balance and vibrancy to the whole.

Food and wine pairings

This wine is excellent as an aperitif. It also elegantly pairs with a truffle risotto or sweetbreads.

Service and storage

For the best enjoyment of the Condrieu 2023, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 10 and 12°C. This wine can be cellared until around 2028. It is recommended to store it lying down and protected from light.

A fresh and round Condrieu from Domaine du Tunnel

The estate

Founded in 1996 by Stéphane and Sandrine Robert, Domaine du Tunnel spans a dozen hectares in the northern Rhône Valley, spread across Cornas, Saint-Péray, and Saint-Joseph. Stéphane Robert, who trained with Jean-Louis Grippat and Bernard Gripa, manages this estate in the Ardèche on granite soils. An old railway tunnel, converted into an aging cellar in 2014, offers optimal conditions. The estate favors rigorous manual work and minimalist vinification for concentrated wines of remarkable finesse.

The vineyard

This Condrieu comes from a parcel exchange in the Chanson locality with Stéphane Montez (Domaine du Monteillet).

Winemaking and aging

The vinification of the Condrieu 2023 begins in stainless steel tanks until the start of alcoholic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 10 months in barrels. This cuvée is vinified and aged according to the methods used for the estate's Saint-Péray, favoring a fresh and elegant style.

Grape variety

This Rhône Valley wine is a 100% Viognier.