Domaine Colette Regnie VV 2022

Regnié, known as the fruitiest of the Beaujolais crus, is located just south of Morgon and north of Brouilly. There (Colette’s home cru) the domaine has vines on pink granite with an average age of 55 years (though one plot is over 80 years old). Grapes are harvested manually, and undergo carbonic maceration before being pressed. The wine is then aged in cement vats before bottling.
Colette’s old vine release exemplifies the forward, explosive aromas of Regnié and Colette itself. Its attractive ruby red color is what you first notice, followed by lovely notes of raspberry, strawberry and roses. A beautiful wine that can partner well with charcuterie, andouillette, white meats, red mullet fish and creamy cheeses.

From the highly-touted 2022 vintage, this is one of the finest Cru Beaujolais' values on the planet. Jacky Gautheir farms his 55-80-year-old vines organically, and his holding are less than a mile away from Morgon. This wine packs some serious punch!

Quite full-bodied, deep, and concentrated, this takes a bit of time to come out of its shell. Decant for 1-2 hours, and you'll see what we mean. With air, this develops into a gorgeous bottle of Gamay. Dark plum, dark berries, woodsy spice, and damp earth on the nose lead into a ripe yet structured palate. Despite being big, this is simultaneously fresh and very easy to drink. Enjoy over the next decade.