{"product_id":"julien-sunier-descente-libre-regnie-2023","title":"Julien Sunier Descente Libre Regnie 2023","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eJulien Sunier – Régnié 'Descente Libre' 2023\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Free Fall\" of Pure Granite Energy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIn 2026, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003e2023 'Descente Libre'\u003c\/b\u003e is a thrilling addition to Julien Sunier’s lineup. While Sunier is famous for his classic Cru bottlings, 'Descente Libre' (which translates to \"Free Fall\") represents a more \"liberated,\" high-energy approach to the Régnié terroir. Sourced from the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"283\"\u003eEn Oeillat\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"298\"\u003eCrêt d'Oeillat\u003c\/b\u003e \"lieux-dits\" (specific vineyard sites), this wine is a masterclass in transparency, meant to be a \"wine for every moment\" that balances Burgundian elegance with a playful, wild spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage was \"luminous\" for Beaujolais. After a complex spring, a dry, sunny August allowed the Gamay grapes to reach perfect ripeness with a \"crunchy\" acidity that makes the 2023s feel more vibrant and balanced than the heat-heavy 2022s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe Terroir: \"Sur Granite\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Vibe:\u003c\/b\u003e If Sunier's standard Régnié is a \"silk scarf,\" Descente Libre is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003e\"electric satin.\"\u003c\/b\u003e It is leaner, more mineral-driven, and incredibly fluid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Site:\u003c\/b\u003e The vines are 60 years old, planted in pink granite sand with very little clay in the subsoil. This \"starvation\" of the vines forces them to produce small, intense berries that scream of wet stones and red fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Craft:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003enatural wine\u003c\/b\u003e at its most precise. It undergoes a 10-day \"ZEN\" (chilled) carbonic maceration with native yeasts and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"136\"\u003ezero added sulfites\u003c\/b\u003e during fermentation. It is aged for nine months—50% in concrete \"egg\" tanks to preserve tension and 50% in old 228-liter French oak barrels to soften the texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e🍷 Tasting Notes (The \"Vibe\" in 2026)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eCurrent reviews from early 2026 describe this wine as \"joyous and juicy,\" possessing a \"dangerous\" level of drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Nose:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eResplendent and Floral.\u003c\/b\u003e It opens with an explosion of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003ewildflowers and morello cherry\u003c\/b\u003e. As it breathes, you'll find \"candied\" notes of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"143\"\u003epomegranate, redcurrant, and a touch of blood orange\u003c\/b\u003e, underlined by a distinct \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"222\"\u003egraphite\/pencil lead\u003c\/b\u003e minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Palate:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eJouissive (Joyful) and Fluid.\u003c\/b\u003e The entry is supple and mouth-watering. It tastes of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003eraspberry coulis and tart cherry candies\u003c\/b\u003e. The tannins are so fine they feel \"powdery,\" integrated perfectly into a medium-bodied frame with high, refreshing acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eFresh and Zesty.\u003c\/b\u003e It leaves a persistent, saline trail of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003ecrushed stones and white pepper\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e📋 Technical Snapshot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrapes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1,0\"\u003e100% Gamay (60-year-old vines)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppellation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,1,0\"\u003eRégnié AOC (Cru Beaujolais)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e12% – 13%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,1,0\"\u003eCarbonic maceration (Whole bunch); No SO2 added\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,5,1,0\"\u003e9 months (50% Ovoid tank \/ 50% Old Oak)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e90–93 Points\u003c\/b\u003e (James Suckling \/ Neal Martin historical range)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2025 – 2030.\u003c\/b\u003e Best enjoyed in its youth for its explosive fruit, though it has the granite \"spine\" to age gracefully for 7–8 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Casse-Croûte\" Match:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eArtisanal Charcuterie and Cochonnaille (Pork products)\u003c\/b\u003e; the wine’s acidity and saline finish are the ultimate palate cleanser for salty meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Casual Vibe:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eNeapolitan Pizza or Lentil Salad with Lardons\u003c\/b\u003e; its \"crunchy\" red fruit is a fantastic partner for simple, savory comfort food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Bistro\" Classic:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003eHerb-Roasted Poultry or Veal\u003c\/b\u003e; the floral notes of the wine complement delicate white meats perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e In 2026, critics suggest storing this wine \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003ebelow 14°C\u003c\/b\u003e to protect its natural stability. To fully experience its \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0\" data-index-in-node=\"121\"\u003ewildflower and cherry\u003c\/b\u003e aromatics, serve it at a cool \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0\" data-index-in-node=\"173\"\u003e14–16°C\u003c\/b\u003e. Because it is bottled unfiltered and with minimal sulfur, a quick \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0\" data-index-in-node=\"248\"\u003e15-minute decant\u003c\/b\u003e helps it \"stretch its legs\" and move past any initial reductive flintiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57122482422134,"sku":"'3760248250052","price":26.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/juliensunierdescente.png?v=1774190431","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/julien-sunier-descente-libre-regnie-2023","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}