Guy Breton Regnie 2023
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The Land
This Régnié comes from a one-hectare parcel of 40 to 50-year-old vines within the Régnié cru of Beaujolais. This cru is known for its higher-elevation sites, which contribute to the wine's freshness and bright character. The vines are rooted in granite soils, which further enhance the wine's mineral complexity. The location and soil type of this cru are crucial for achieving the particular style that Breton aims to produce.
The Wine
This 2023 Régnié is made with 100% whole-cluster fermentation, using only indigenous yeasts. The grapes are cooled down after harvest to begin fermentation at a low temperature and see a short maceration before being pressed and moved into tank or wood before the end of fermentation. The élevage is completed in used barrels from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Expect a light-bodied, bright and aromatic wine with low tannins and a fresh acidity. It's a wine that's made for easy drinking, yet has the structure and depth for further cellaring.
The People
Guy Breton, known as P’tit Max, took over his family's domaine in 1986, and is a member of Beaujolais' "Gang of Four," who brought a focus back to traditional viticulture and vinification. Breton is committed to organic farming practices, using only minimal doses of sulfur and never filtering or fining his wines. He is known for producing Beaujolais that are light in color, low in alcohol, and easy to drink, while also possessing the structure and capacity to age well. He supplements his own fruit with organically or sustainably farmed grapes from surrounding appellations, but the source of the Regnie is a single parcel.
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