In the glass
What it pairs with
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Agneau rôti aux flageolets
Firm tannin and mineral Gamay are a regional match with herb-roasted lamb and flageolet beans. -
Lentilles du Puy au lard
Clay mineral and iron notes in the wine echo the earthy lentil and smoky lardons. -
Cantal vieux
Aged Cantal's hard texture and tangy acidity pair with the wine's structure.
How to serve Régnié Exsultet
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. 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.
- 1998 — Ducroux converts to Demeter-certified biodynamic viticulture
- 2002 — Exsultet first released as the domaine's top parcel-selection Régnié
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Christian Ducroux
- 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.