Julien Sunier Fleurie 2021
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Originally from Burgundy, where he worked from Beaune to Nuits-Saint-Georges, he forged strong ties with the legendary Christophe Roumier before moving on to California and New Zealand. Upon his return, Julien secured the best-positioned old vines on 9 hectares located on the highest hills of three of the most prestigious Beaujolais crus: Morgon, Fleurie and Régnié. The land is worked organically and the focus is on expressing the granite profile of his vines in an elegant, almost ethereal way, with a delicate weave of tannins. Beaujolais with a 'Chambollic' soul!
"Julien Sunier established his own small domaine in 2008 after a period working with Christophe Roumier in Chambolle-Musigny, and he has quickly emerged as one of the region's rising stars. Committed to organic farming from the start, full fermentation in cement vats at low temperature, followed by élevage in used Burgundy barrels, are the hallmarks of his winemaking. foundations of his approach. The style is delicate, elegant and fragrant, emphasizing grace and charm." William Kelley - Robert Parker
At almost 500 m above sea level, the plot planted in the early 1960s is quite steep and is called “Niagara”. The bedrock is composed of pure pink granite with little topsoil, the plot is rocky and challenging. This Gamay is aged for up to 11 months in 3 to 9 year old barrels purchased in Burgundy.