Description
Initially, floral notes of peony, spices and white pepper characterise this Régnié Montmerond from Antoine Sunier. The palate then reveals notes of black cherry juice, blackcurrant jelly and other ripe red fruits. Delicate and refined on the palate, it possesses a natural acidity that suggests it will age beautifully over the years.
In the vineyard, in the cellar
Antoine Sunier’s Morgon comes from a 1.30-hectare plot of white-juiced black Gamay grown organically. The average age of the vines is 60 years. They are situated in a locality known as Montmerond, facing south at an altitude of 350 metres. The soil is 100% granite, shallow and very stony; a high-quality terroir on bedrock.
After being transferred to vats by gravity, vinification takes place using indigenous yeasts, without additives, via carbonic maceration for 10–12 days. This is followed by manual devatting and very gentle horizontal pressing by hand over the course of a day. Aged 100% in Burgundy barrels (8 years old) for 10 months on fine lees without additives.
Blended for one month, lightly sulphited before bottling; unfiltered and unfined.
What to eat with a Régnié Montmerond from Antoine Sunier?
Roast veal with mushrooms. Parsley ham. Rustic dishes. Pork fillet with cream and mustard. Pheasant pâté.
