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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Agneau rôti aux flageolets Firm tannin and mineral Gamay are a regional match with herb-roasted lamb and flageolet beans.More wines for lamb →
  • Lentilles du Puy au lard Clay mineral and iron notes in the wine echo the earthy lentil and smoky lardons.More wines for vegetables and salads →
  • Cantal vieux Aged Cantal's hard texture and tangy acidity pair with the wine's structure.

With cheese

Saint-Marcellin Our pick Régnié is a fresh Gamay cru with high acidity and light to medium body. Against a creamy Saint-Marcellin with its dried fruit and honey notes, it brings freshness instead of weight.

How to serve Régnié Exsultet

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Agneau rôti aux flageolets, Lentilles du Puy au lard, Cantal vieux. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Christian Ducroux farms Régnié under Demeter certification (converted 1998). Exsultet ('rejoice') is his top cuvée, drawn from vines over 50 years of age on the domaine's clay-granite parcels and fermented and aged without sulphur.

  1. 1998Ducroux converts to Demeter-certified biodynamic viticulture
  2. 2002Exsultet first released as the domaine's top parcel-selection Régnié

Facts

Producer
Domaine Christian Ducroux · visiting guide
Grapes
Gamay
Classification
Régnié AOC
Oak
Old barrels 10-12 months, no sulphur
ABV
13.0%
Price
€20-28 at retail
Drinking window
3-10 from vintage
First vintage
2002
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Régnié Exsultet

What does Régnié Exsultet taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Ducroux's prestige Régnié from Demeter-certified biodynamic farming: deep cherry-and-clay concentration, wild-yeast complexity and firm mineral structure.

When should I drink Régnié Exsultet?

Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Régnié Exsultet?

Agneau rôti aux flageolets is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lentilles du Puy au lard and Cantal vieux. Firm tannin and mineral Gamay are a regional match with herb-roasted lamb and flageolet beans.

Is Régnié Exsultet vegan?

Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.

What grapes are in Régnié Exsultet?

The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Régnié AOC.

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