Régnié

The Régnié appellation d'origine contrôlée is a communal appellation recognized since 1988, and the latest addition to the Beaujolais crus. Its vineyards cover some 400 hectares in the communes of Régnié and Durette.

Made from Gamay noir grapes with white juice, as in all Beaujolais vineyards, Régnié is an exclusively red wine. The vines thrive on the pink granite-arena soils, rich in potassium feldspar. The rock, sometimes polphyroid, contains a wide variety of mineral elements. Sand is very present. Régnié is vinified in whole bunches, which is specific to Beaujolais. After a vatting period of 8 to 10 days, depending on the vintage and the winemaker, and an initial alcoholic fermentation, the grapes are pressed. Tapping juice and press juice are then blended, followed by a 2nd malolactic fermentation to soften Régnié wines by removing acidity.

The red color of Régnié wines oscillates between cherry and ruby. A subtle balance of red fruits, fresh and structured by fine tannins, Régnié comes from southeast-facing vines. It can be enjoyed early, for up to 5 years. Régnié from Maison Coquard, Domaine Dominique Piron and Château de Pizay are particularly enjoyable.