Julien Sunier

Julien Sunier , the vibrant soul of living Beaujolais

A vineyard perched in Avenas, dedicated to Gamay and authenticity

From 2005 , Julien Sunier manages his estate The Hazelnut Farm , nestled in 750 meters above sea level in the village of Avenas , in the heart of Beaujolais. The estate now extends over 5 hectares , spread over the appellations Fleurie, Morgon and Régnié , exclusively planted in Gamay . Engaged in viticulture organic , it bans synthetic products, favors organic inputs (manure, compost), works the soil on the surface and practices plant sowing to enrich the microbial life of the soil. ( julien-sunier.com ) )

Lively wines, from the plot to subtle aging

In the cellar, Julien adopts a respectful approach: manual harvesting, careful sorting from the vine, vatting by gravity with whole harvests, low temperature vatting and aging for 8 to 11 months on fine lees , in barrels of 228 L. Its wines reveal a purity of fruit , a fine elegance and a vibrant expression of granite terroirs. Through his measured gestures, Sunier builds a signature where dynamism And transparency converge, placing his name among the most promising winemakers of Beaujolais.