Régnié WIne Region Guide

The wines of Régnié are some of the lightest Beaujolais crus. They are also fragrant and structured with refined tannins. This appellation’s wines are easy-to-drink and rich in mineral elements, which make them very aromatic and quick to mature.

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Location of Wine Régnié Region

The Régnié wine appellation is located in the north of the Rhône department, facing south and facing Ardières, a tributary of the Saône.

Terrior of Régnié Wine Region

The soil in the Regnié region is known to be brick-colored because of the bedrock. Here, at some of the highest altitudes in the region, vines are planted on coarse, sandy soils that are well-suited for Gamay grapes. The environment is permeable and drains freely. As you walk down the slopes, the proportion of clay with better water storage capabilities leads to a slightly more structured style of wine. The variety of terroirs found in vineyards allows growers to produce a range of wines. You can find every kind, from light and fresh to heavy and age-worthy wines. The climate in this region is continental as it is in much of Beaujolais, although it has a bit more of a Mediterranean influence. A foehn wind that often forms in the Beaujolais region of France brings warm, dry air through their vineyard, keeping the vines and leaves at a constant temperature that limits fungal diseases.

Régnié Wine Characteristics

Régnié is the youngest grand cru in Beaujolais with age-worthy vines from one to four years old. Régnié is made from only the Gamay grape, which makes the resulting wines approachable, aromatic and structurally sound. They are characterized by their fragrance of berries, the main ones being red fruits like strawberries and currants. Often found together with dark fruit drenched in creams, such as pineapple and figs, and violets.

Food to pair with Régnié wine

Regnie is a food-friendly wine that can match various dishes.

Oeufs en meurette

This dish involves eggs that are poached in red wine, which acts as an acidic liquid preventing your eggs from overcooking and spilling. Cooked eggs are served with either meurette or bourguignon sauces. This includes red wine, onions, bacon, and shallots. This dish is served with garlic bread.

Terrine

A traditional type of meat dish is created by marinating the meat in a mixture of herbs and wines beforehand, which turns into a flavorful jelly when left to cool. This dish could be made with goose/ duck liver/ pork/ deer or boar.

Places to visit near Régnié

Church with 2 bell towers

You'll find Régnié-Durette's most notable building to be their large and imposing church with 2 bell towers. Built in the late 19th century, according to plans by Pierre Bossan, who also designed the Church of Ars and the Basilica of Fourvière in Lyon, It is one of the symbols of the Village.

Col de Durbize

A quick way to have a good time in the sun and enjoy a view of Mont Brouilly. It's easily accessible by cars and bikers on weekends too. This is a beautiful place, but it is not often visited by people from other villages. However, when they arrive here Vauxrenard welcomes them with chirp and charm.

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