It’s my Vineyard

Tasting note
Good depth of fruit, with a polished texture. Aromas and flavours of redcurrants, blackberries & raspberries.

Wine note
The hamlet of ‘Les Bulliats’ in the Regnie region situated between Brouilly and Morgon. 7.75 of hectares, vines have an average age of 40 years - grapes hand-picked. Can be kept for up to 4/5 years. Owned by Canadian, Fred & Helene Lockwood.

Producer note: Maison des Bulliats
Régnié is the most recently created of the Beaujolais Crus, the appellation having received its official decree only in 1988. As such it is still relatively unknown, and remains to be discovered by many.

The 650 hectares of gently sloping vineyards are situated at an average altitude of some 300 metres, around the pretty village of Régnié-Durette, known for its church with twin bell-towers.

Soils are mainly granitic and sandy, and rich in the minerals necessary for the Gamay to flourish. 

Régnié wines vary in style somewhat, with many being relatively light, yet supple, with good structure, cherry-red in colour, with aromas of redcurrant, blackberry, and raspberry, perhaps not unlike a Brouilly, and best drunk young. Others however are more full-bodied with more structure, and may be aged for a few years.

Régnié is excellent with white meats, roast pork, cheeses, and is particularly good with mushroom-based dishes. Tradition dictates that new Régnié should not be consumed before the springtime after it is made.

The Vineyard ‘Maison des Bulliats’ Location: the hamlet of Les Bulliats in the Régnié ‘cru’ region, Beaujolais, France. Régnié is situated between Brouilly and Morgon. Area: 7.75 Hectares (24.7 acres) Vines: Average age 40 years, Gamay variety Orientation: Glently sloping towards the southeast, protected from prevailing winds and bathed in sunshine. Wine prodction and bottling: On the estate by the same family over several generations.