In the glass
What it pairs with
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Saumon grillé
Light Gamay at cellar temperature complements grilled salmon's richness. -
Salade de gésiers
Bright acidity and light tannin make this the classic gizzard-salad wine. -
Camembert
Soft, fresh Régnié with mild white-mould cheese is an easygoing bistro combination.
How to serve Régnié
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Saumon grillé, Salade de gésiers, Camembert. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Domaine Breton Beaujolais has farmed Régnié since the appellation's early years, producing a reliably fresh and fragrant Gamay for the bistro trade from the granite-sandy soils of Régnié-Durette.
- 1998 — Domaine Breton first estate-bottles Régnié
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Breton Beaujolais
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Régnié AOC
- Oak
- Old barrels 6 months
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €11-15 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
Frequently asked about Régnié
What does Régnié taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a short finish. Domaine Breton's Régnié: a light, floral, crunchy-fruit Gamay true to the appellation's reputation for early-drinking freshness and fragrance.
When should I drink Régnié?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Régnié?
Saumon grillé is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Salade de gésiers and Camembert. Light Gamay at cellar temperature complements grilled salmon's richness.
What grapes are in Régnié?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Régnié AOC.