Julien Sunier
Morgon Gamay
Appellation: Morgon
Wine type: Red
Varietals: Gamay
Organic: Practicing
Vineyard: Two parcels; one on the sloped lieu-dit of Corcelette and the other at the edge of the Morgon/Régnié border in a vineyard named En Oeillat. Both parcels were planted in the 1960s. Both are densely planted.
Orientation: Southwest facing
Soil: Decomposing granitic topsoil, referred to locally as roche pourrie or rotted rock, over clay base 2 meters below.
Viticulture: Organic farming, harvesting done entirely by hand.
Vinification: Indigenous yeast fermentations in concrete vats at low temperatures, to preserve fresh fruit flavors 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 Côte D’Or.
Aging: Aged for up to 11 months in 3 - 9 year old Burgundy barrels so the charming fruit and granitic soil flavors aren't lost.
Production: 350 cases
Appellation: Morgon
Wine type: Red
Varietals: Gamay
Organic: Practicing
Vineyard: Two parcels; one on the sloped lieu-dit of Corcelette and the other at the edge of the Morgon/Régnié border in a vineyard named En Oeillat. Both parcels were planted in the 1960s. Both are densely planted.
Orientation: Southwest facing
Soil: Decomposing granitic topsoil, referred to locally as roche pourrie or rotted rock, over clay base 2 meters below.
Viticulture: Organic farming, harvesting done entirely by hand.
Vinification: Indigenous yeast fermentations in concrete vats at low temperatures, to preserve fresh fruit flavors 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 Côte D’Or.
Aging: Aged for up to 11 months in 3 - 9 year old Burgundy barrels so the charming fruit and granitic soil flavors aren't lost.
Production: 350 cases
Well, that was a productive afternoon. (Sunday brunch)
Well, that was a productive afternoon. (Sunday brunch)
1 person found it helpfulNov 24th, 2015Extremely aldehydic. The more air the wine received the less pleasurable it became.
Extremely aldehydic. The more air the wine received the less pleasurable it became.
1 person found it helpfulOct 28th, 2015Cherries! Carbonique. Lively spritz. Earthy. Slight bitterness contributes to balance. Strawberry. Tasty with roast chicken.
Cherries! Carbonique. Lively spritz. Earthy. Slight bitterness contributes to balance. Strawberry. Tasty with roast chicken.
1 person found it helpfulOct 25th, 2015