Domaine du Tunnel : Pur Noir 2023

Characteristics and tasting tips for Pur Noir 2023 from Domaine du Tunnel

Tasting

Appearance
The appearance is characterized by its black color and remarkable density.

Nose
The nose releases fruity scents, as well as subtle cocoa notes.

Palate
On the palate, the wine seduces with very beautiful tannins, accompanied by round and fruity aromas.

Food and wine pairings

This Cornas pairs perfectly with game, particularly a Lièvre à la royale, or a piece of beef from Fin Gras du Mézenc.

Service and storage

Pur Noir 2023 is ideally served at a temperature of 18°C. For optimal storage, bottles should be kept lying down and protected from light. The optimal drinking window is between 2033 and 2037.

Other characteristics

This Cornas from century-old vines is characterized by remarkable concentration combined with great tannic finesse.

An exceptional Cornas from Domaine du Tunnel's century-old vines

The estate

Founded in 1994 by Stéphane Robert, Domaine du Tunnel has established itself today as a reference in the Northern Rhône. Located in the Rhône Valley, the estate spans 12 hectares between Saint-Péray, Cornas and Saint-Joseph. Stéphane Robert, trained by Bernard Gripa and Jean-Louis Grippat, manages this estate, whose name evokes an old railway tunnel from the early 20th century, converted in 2014 into an aging cellar with ideal conditions. The cuvées are distinguished by their remarkable concentration combined with silky finesse, the result of rigorous manual work and low-intervention winemaking.

The vineyard

Pur Noir 2023 stems from a strict selection of 1 to 2 barrels from plots in Cornas that are over 100 years old. These century-old vines lend the wine exceptional depth and concentration.

Winemaking and aging

The vinification of Pur Noir 2023 takes place for 3 weeks in stainless steel tanks. Aging then follows for 14 months in barrels, allowing the wine to develop its structure and complexity.

Grape variety

This Rhône Valley wine is a 100% Syrah.