Julien Sunier Régnié Cru Beaujolais 2022
$48.65 Only $41.35 LUC (Trade Day Price)
(12-Pack; No Split Cases)
Winery Profile
There are few as passionate about the wines of Beaujolais as Julien Sunier. Originally from Dijon with no vineyards to his name, Julien has catapulted to wine stardom in a manner that take many others an entire lifetime. After cutting his teeth with the famous Christophe Roumier of Burgundy and Jasper Morris MW at his importing business, he settled out on his own in 2007 to purchase vineyards in Fleurie. Now, the Domaine is located in the town of Avenas with vineyards scattered on three different Crus: Regnie, Fleurie and Morgon.
Julien has been making his own wine for just over a decade, and his style is a captivating and boundary-less blend of new techniques and old traditions. Like many “new school” natural wine zealots, he has completely eschewed chemical fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyards. Like his classical Beaujolais compatriots, his wines celebrate the unique characteristics of Gamay, as well as the distinct terroirs of Beaujolais’ different villages.
Wine Specifics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Wholesale Price | $48.65 LUC. |
| Trade Show Price | $41.35 LUC (No Split Cases). |
| Grape Variety | Gamay. |
| Terroir | Sanded and pink granite, clay sub-soil. |
| Tasting Notes | The nose has a charming mix of pêche de vigne, spicy wild berries and cherry fruit. The warm and sunny 2022 vintage has imparted plenty of weight, filling out the mid-palate with generous, creamy fruit that is neatly balanced by powdery tannins and a saline, granitic finish. |
| Vinification | Indigenous yeast fermentations in concrete vats at low temperatures, to preserve fresh fruit flavours and a delicate tannic structure. After fermentations are complete, fruit is slowly pressed, over a 24 hour period, using an ancient vertical press Julien acquired in the Cote D’Or. |
| Location | Beaujolais Region, France. |