Retour Domaine Julien Sunier - Morgon - Red - 2022
COUNTRY/REGION: Beaujolais
DESIGNATION: AOP Morgon
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2022
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Gamay
ALCOHOL: 13 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Deep, brilliant red.
Nose A Gamay of great purity, with aromas of black cherry, violet and peony.
Palate Generous and full-bodied, with ripe, expressive flavours, this cuvée offers a dense profile with impressive concentration and a beautifully structured texture.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Food Traditional charcuterie, entrecôte, lamb chops, roast chicken, cheeses.
Cellar ageing From now until 2028.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Julien Sunier is one of the brightest talents in the new wave of Beaujolais winemakers, earning a star in the RVF Guide and securing his place among France’s top domaines. At Domaine des Noisetiers, he champions organic farming, showcasing the lively freshness and precise notes of red berries and cherries that define Gamay at its best.

Working with top terroirs in Fleurie and Morgon, his wines are brimming with energy and clarity, offering both immediate pleasure and a true reflection of their origins.
Wine Vinified in the traditional Beaujolais method with whole clusters, the 2022 Red Morgon reveals a deep, generous profile with vibrant notes of black cherry, violet, peony, and spices. This is a dense, concentrated Gamay with impressive texture, fully embracing the richness and ripeness of the vintage. Despite its structure, the tannins are silky, and the wine’s approachable nature delivers immediate pleasure. A superb expression of its granitic terroir, this Morgon promises to age beautifully while offering plenty of enjoyment now.
Vinification Hand harvested, no SO2 during vinification and ageing, vatting by gravity, indigenous yeasts, carbonic maceration, traditional pressing with a vertical press, ageing on fine lees for 8 to 11 months in 228-litre barrels of around 10 wines.

Certified organic wine.
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF)
Guide RVF 2025 : 92/100
Wine rated 93/100 by our Committee!