Domaine Rochette’s Reggie is a light and lively expression of Gamay that captures both the spirit of Beaujolais and a spirit of creative freedom. Produced as a Vin de France rather than under a formal Beaujolais AOC, Reggie allows the Rochette family to highlight the pure, unadulterated character of their old-vine fruit from Régnié-Durette. These 40-year-old vines are deeply rooted in granitic soils, which lend the wine a mineral backbone that perfectly frames its vivid fruit profile. Reggie is bright and aromatic, bursting with fresh red cherries, wild strawberries, and juicy blackcurrants, all accented by delicate floral notes of violets and peonies. On the palate, the wine is buoyant and energetic, with zesty acidity, supple tannins, and an underlying earthiness that adds depth beyond its fruit. Fermented with native yeasts and made with minimal sulfur, Reggie is crafted in a low-intervention style that prizes authenticity over manipulation. The result is an easy to love wine that is as versatile at the table as it is engaging on its own, a testament to Domaine Rochette’s commitment to both tradition and evolution.
