Description
The Régnié 2022 from Domaine Georges Descombes perfectly embodies the spirit of Beaujolais and the finesse of the Gamay grape, in a precise and authentic style. This wine comes from plots in Régnié, a Beaujolais cru set on well-exposed hillsides with granite and clay-silica soils, perfect for producing expressive, balanced grapes. The Georges Descombes estate, true to the principles of natural viticulture, farms its vines using integrated pest management, without resorting to chemical treatments, and favours environmentally friendly practices.
The grapes are harvested by hand, allowing meticulous sorting. After destemming, fermentation takes place in open fermentation vats to maximise the extraction of the Gamay’s fruity aromas. Semi-carbonic fermentation is favoured to preserve the freshness and pure expression of the fruit. After fermentation, the wine is aged in stainless steel vats to retain its lightness and liveliness.
The Régnié AOP 2022 shows a bright, brilliant red colour, typical of Gamay. The nose is particularly expressive, with aromas of fresh red fruit such as cherry, raspberry and touches of wild strawberry, combined with a light floral note of violet and discreet hints of liquorice. These aromas are both fresh and intense, perfectly representing the typicity of the cru.
On the palate, this Régnié 2022 stands out for its suppleness, freshness and balance. It offers fine structure with fine tannins and light acidity, giving it an airy palate that is very easy to drink. The finish is long, marked by notes of red fruit and violet, with a sense of mineral freshness on the finish.
This wine is ideal for drinking young, but it can also be kept for a few years to develop greater complexity. It will pair perfectly with grilled meats, fine charcuterie, mixed salads or cheeses such as goat’s cheese or Comté.
Serve it between 14 and 16°C, ideally after decanting to reveal all its delicacy.
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