What it pairs with
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Salami and cornichons
Natural light Regnié pairs with simple charcuterie in the Gang of Four tradition. -
Fresh goat cheese on toast
The fresh acidity and low tannin of Regnié pair unusually well with goat cheese. -
Roast chicken wings
Informal bistro pairing for a quaff-friendly Regnié.
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. Salami and cornichons, Fresh goat cheese on toast, Roast chicken wings. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Guy Breton expanded into Regnié to offer a lighter, easier-drinking natural wine alongside his Morgon. Regnié's sandy-granite soils give a more fragrant, less tannic result.
- 2005 — First Guy Breton Regnié from sandy-granite parcels
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Guy Breton
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Régnié AOC
- Oak
- Old foudres, natural yeast, very low sulfur
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 18-26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Régnié
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?
Salami and cornichons is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fresh goat cheese on toast and Roast chicken wings. Natural light Regnié pairs with simple charcuterie in the Gang of Four tradition.
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.