Julien Sunier 2022 'Wild Soul' Beaujolais Villages AOC

Julien Sunier 2022 'Wild Soul' Beaujolais Villages AOC

Item Number: 20257

UPC: None

Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Sub Region: Beaujolais
Appellation/AVA: Beaujolais-Villages AOC
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2022
Grape(s): 100% Gamay
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 12.5
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Soil Type: Very rocky granitic soil, little deep with presence of blue stone (diorite)
Elevation: 400 meters

Winemaking Notes: Cold carbonic maceration occurred spontaneously in tank with native yeast. Grapes were pressed slowly in a vertical press. Wild Soul aged on its fine lees in a 3,000-liter concrete egg (no oxygen exposure) for 8 months. No addition of SO2 was made during vinification and aging. Wild Soul Gamay was bottled unfiltered and with a very low addition of sulfites.

Tasting Notes: The Julien Sunier Wild Soul is an unpretentious, juicy red wine that is meant for everyday drinking. It is fresh and pure, offering all the fabulous Gamay aromatics and textures.

Reviews

  • Vinous
    Rating: 88 (4/23/2024)
    The 2022 Beaujolais-Villages Wild Soul has plenty of red plum and raspberry coulis aromas on the nose. It's quite forward and generous. The palate is medium-bodied with juicy red fruit, a touch of white pepper and thyme. Enjoy this over the next two to three years.