Julien Sunier Fleurie 2023

Julien Sunier Fleurie 2023
Fleurie, Beaujolais – France
Organic red wine in conversion
High-altitude site on pure pink granite

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Description
From a steep hillside vineyard known as “Niagara”, planted in the 1960s at nearly 500 meters altitude, this is a luminous and fragrant expression of Fleurie. The pink granite soils, extremely shallow and poor in nutrients, create natural restraint and aromatic precision in the Gamay grape.

Julien Sunier vinifies with a gentle, low-intervention approach: spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, no fining or filtration, and aging in used Burgundy barrels for up to 11 months. The result is a Fleurie of transparency and lift, showing bright red fruits, delicate florals, and fine mineral tension. A cru Beaujolais of great finesse and authenticity.

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Technical Information
Producer: Julien Sunier
Region: Fleurie, Beaujolais – France
Appellation: Fleurie AOC
Grape: 100% Gamay
Vineyard: Niagara
Soil: Pure pink granite
Altitude: ~500 meters
Farming: Organic in conversion
Vinification: Native yeast fermentation
Aging: 11 months in used French oak barrels (3 to 9 years old)

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