Julien Sunier, Fleurie 2024
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From the outset, Julien has worked organically, focusing on close-planted, narrow vineyards and farming with a deep respect for soil life, biodiversity and the rhythm of each vintage.
The cellar mirrors the same philosophy. Julien transformed an old farm into what he describes as an open-door, climatic winery, working outside without temperature control. Fermentations rely on native yeasts, with élevage in concrete and neutral oak, and the whole process is framed around letting the nuances of each vintage talk.
Now run by Julien with the help of just one part-time colleague in the vineyard and cellar, the domaine remains deliberately hands-on and human in scale. His wines are defined by freshness, transparency and drinkability: precise, lifted Beaujolais with a Burgundian sense of detail that offer great drinking pleasure. As Julien puts it, the aim is simple: “We want to see empty glasses.
An elegant Fleurie, with whispers of baking spice on the nose, a silky structure, fresh acidity and a long, raspberry-laden finish. A wine that offers real drinkability and effortless pleasure.
