Julien Sunier Wild Sould Beaujolais Villages 2024 75CL

Vibrant Natural Energy, Crunchy Red Fruits, and Translucent Drinkability

Julien Sunier’s "Wild Soul" (also known as Âme Fauve) is his most energetic, immediate, and glou-glou (vin de soif) cuvée. Classified as a Vin de France, it grants Sunier the freedom to source Gamay from organic vineyards across Beaujolais and surrounding parcels. It is crafted with the exact same non-interventional rigor as his Grand Cru bottlings: organic farming, manual harvesting, cold whole-cluster infusion (semi-carbonic maceration), ambient yeast fermentation, and zero added sulfur.

The 2024 vintage highlights a crunchier, brighter red-fruit spectrum. "Wild Soul" is designed for effortless enjoyment—a highly quenching, juicy red wine driven by fresh acidity and pure Gamay aromatics.

🍷 Tasting Profile (2026 Perspective)

• The Nose: Fresh, Wild-Berried, and Floral. Opens with vibrant aromas of crushed wild raspberry, woodland strawberry, redcurrant, and pomegranate, complemented by lifted notes of violet, white pepper, and cool leafy herbs.

• The Palate: Light-Bodied, Crunchy, and Juicy. Utterly refreshing and fluid on the palate. The tannins are virtually weightless, soft, and silky, while a bright, crystalline acidity delivers pure thirst-quenching tension.

• The Finish: Clean, Tart, and Refreshing. Concludes with a crisp berry finish, lingering blood orange acidity, and a touch of stony minerality.

📋 Technical Snapshot

Pro Tip

Serve well-chilled at 12–14°C.

• The Classic Bistro Match: Outstanding alongside charcuterie boards, country terrines, tapas, roast chicken, or wood-fired pizza.

• The Cheese Match: Pairs beautifully with fresh goat’s milk cheese (Chèvre), Brie, or young Comté.

• The "Nordic" Match: Superb paired with Venison or Roe Deer Tartare, Lightly Smoked Arctic Charr, or a Savory Wild Mushroom & Thyme Tart. The wine's crisp redcurrant acidity and zero-tannin weight lift raw game meats and oily fish without overwhelming delicate forest aromatics.