Description
Antoine Sunier’s Régnié Montmerond is a single-vineyard cuvée from 1.5 hectares of more granitic soil. The result is a refined, vibrant wine driven by a stunning energy. A real favourite. Initially, floral notes of peony emerge, followed by spices, particularly white pepper. We then plunge into black cherry juice, blackcurrant jelly and other ripe red fruits. The palate, delicate and refined, possesses a natural acidity that promises fine ageing potential.
In the vineyard, in the cellar
Antoine Sunier’s Morgon comes from a 1.30-hectare plot of white-juice Gamay Noir 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; the wine is 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.
