RÉGNIÉ

Grape varietal

Black Gamay (Gamay Noir) with white juice.

Tasting notes

Appearance: A beautiful deep ruby colour, bright and brilliantly clear.
Nose: Expressive aromas of red and black berry fruits.
Palate: Following a fresh, lively attack, this round, aromatic and well-structured wine unfolds with an appealing persistence on the palate.

Serving suggestions

Best served at 15-16°C (59-61°F).

Food and wine pairing

A delightful wine, ideal with a charcuterie platter, a sauté of cultivated and wild mushrooms, or a summer barbecue.

Ageing potential

Best enjoyed in its youth, although it may be cellared for up to 3 years.

Origins

Nestled on rolling hillsides, the two villages of Régnié and Durette merged in 1973, ahead of the revision of their status and subsequent elevation to Cru classification. This natural union appears to be reflected in the distinctive church of Régnié and its twin bell towers, one for Régnié, one might imagine, and the other for Durette.

Terroir

Régnié is one of the most granite-dominated Crus of Beaujolais. Its varied slopes give rise to soils at different stages of development. Several hills are capped with ancient superficial gravel deposits, while deeper layers are more clay-rich.

The geology is principally composed of two major families: granitic formations and the highly diverse foothill deposits.

Vinification and maturing

Harvesting: Hand-picked grapes.
Winemaking: Gravity-fed vatting into concrete tanks. Whole-bunch maceration for approximately ten days, incorporating pump-overs and rack-and-return operations prior to pressing in order to maximise structure and colour extraction.
Ageing: In tank.