Régnié, “
” a terroir with a promising future
The estate’s philosophy is to combine the traditions of Beaujolais with modern winemaking techniques in order to produce authentic, high-quality wines that reflect the full richness of the terroir. This conviction guides Victor and Eugénie’s work, both in their vineyard management practices and in the winemaking process.
The estate’s philosophy is to combine the traditions of Beaujolais with modern winemaking techniques in order to produce authentic, high-quality wines that reflect the full richness of the terroir. This conviction guides Victor and Eugénie’s work, both in their vineyard management practices and in the winemaking process.
The Plateau des Braves: land of granite
The Domaine des Braves covers approximately 13 hectares, primarily within the Régnié appellation, but also within the Chiroubles and Morgon appellations.
The vineyards in Régnié are located within a small area, the Plateau des Braves, which features heavily weathered granite soils. Part of the vineyard is situated on the western slope of this plateau, where granite rock outcrops at the surface. To the east, clay soils give the grapes a different aromatic profile. The vineyards in Chiroubles and Morgon are also planted on granite soils, but at a higher elevation, which lends these wines a refreshing quality.
The vast majority of the vines are trained using the traditional goblet method. The average age of the vines on the property is around 40 years, with some vines reaching up to 80 years.
The estate also grows 1 hectare of Beaujolais Blanc, planted on granite soils that bring out atypical Chardonnay profiles.
Growing philosophy
The vineyard management focuses on two main areas: a living soil and healthy plant material. To this end, preventive methods are prioritized to strike the right balance between the vine’s vigor and potential, as well as to ensure good aeration around the vines.
Regarding grass management, shallow tillage using light machinery has been implemented to limit soil compaction and the risk of soil asphyxiation.
Growing philosophy
The vineyard management focuses on two main areas: a living soil and healthy plant material. To this end, preventive methods are prioritized to strike the right balance between the vine’s vigor and potential, as well as to ensure good aeration around the vines.
Regarding grass management, shallow tillage using light machinery has been implemented to limit soil compaction and the risk of soil asphyxiation.
Gamay, a multi-faceted grape variety
During the winemaking process, the estate strives to combine tradition and modernity in order to bring out all the qualities and potential of Gamay.
Depending on the desired wine profile, winemaking practices are adapted accordingly: type of maceration, percentage of destemming, maceration times, etc.
Each plot is vinified according to the winemakers’ judgment, taking into account its potential and the climatic conditions of the vintage.
Following vinification, various types of containers are used for aging: stainless steel tanks, concrete tanks, and 500-liter demi-muids.
