France — wine

Saint-Péray AOC

The southernmost Northern Rhône appellation, south of Cornas, producing exclusively white wines from Marsanne (and occasionally Roussanne). Still and traditional-method sparkling versions produced. The region's granite soils produce Marsanne of striking mineral weight and aromatic complexity — almond, white flowers, quince and beeswax. The sparkling Saint-Péray Mousseux was historically France's most fashionable sparkling wine after Champagne.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Saint-Péray 2022: granite-soil Marsanne; white wine of remarkable weight and aromatic complexity
2021 Saint-Péray 2021: granite-soil Marsanne; white wine of remarkable weight and aromatic complexity
2020 Saint-Péray 2020: granite-soil Marsanne; white wine of remarkable weight and aromatic complexity
2019 Saint-Péray 2019: granite-soil Marsanne; white wine of remarkable weight and aromatic complexity
2018 Saint-Péray 2018: granite-soil Marsanne; white wine of remarkable weight and aromatic complexity