Régnié by Domaine Christophe Pacalet

In the glass

Light-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

Pintade en terrine
Light, fragrant Gamay complements the delicate guinea fowl terrine.
Boudin blanc aux champignons
Soft white sausage with mushroom echoes the wine's earthy mineral lift.
Saint-nectaire
Volcanic-granite-adjacent cheese pairs naturally with a granite-soil Régnié.

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. Pintade en terrine, Boudin blanc aux champignons, Saint-nectaire. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Pacalet's Régnié sources fruit from growers in the Régnié AOC (elevated to cru in 1988), farmed to organic standards and vinified without sulphur in his négociant cellars.

2006 — Régnié added to Pacalet's natural négociant range

Facts

Producer: Domaine Christophe Pacalet
Grapes: Gamay
Classification: Régnié AOC
Oak: Old barrels 8 months, no sulphur
ABV: 12.5%
Price: €16-22 at retail
Drinking window: 2-7 from vintage
First vintage: 2006
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Régnié

What does Régnié taste like?

Structurally light-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Pacalet's natural Régnié: fragrant and fruit-driven with wild-herb and wet-granite character, minimal intervention and characteristic Régnié freshness.

When should I drink Régnié?

Drink 2-7 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Régnié?

Pintade en terrine is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Boudin blanc aux champignons and Saint-nectaire. Light, fragrant Gamay complements the delicate guinea fowl terrine.

Is Régnié 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?

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

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