2025 Domaine de Colonat Regnie Vieilles Vignes

Old-vine Régnié from the Thulon terroir, with north-east facing granite slopes giving the wine a distinctive freshness and precision.

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Régnié is the youngest of the ten Beaujolais crus by designation, but the Thulon terroir within it tells a longer story. Very poor granite soils rich in potassium, with porphyroid feldspar running through them in places, and a north-east facing slope that brings a cooler, more gradual ripening to the old vines planted here.

That north-east aspect is the key to understanding this wine. Where most of the great Beaujolais cru sites face south or southeast for maximum sun, Thulon's orientation delivers a freshness and aromatic precision that is entirely its own.

Carefully sorted, fully destemmed, 10 to 12 days of maceration, eight months in concrete tanks. A focused, unhurried approach.

Fresh and fragrant on the nose, with cherry, raspberry and a delicate floral lift. The palate is light-footed and precise, with vibrant acidity, fine tannins and a mineral character that reflects the feldspar and granite beneath. Elegant and expressive in equal measure.

Old vines, poor soils, a cool hillside. This is Régnié at its finest.

"There are always consumers with preconceived notions about Beaujolais wines, but today I take it as a game to convince them. I know our wines are appreciated, and I have confidence in their quality"
- Thomas Collogne (Domaine de Colonat owner/winemaker)

VINEYARD : 10 000 vines/ha

LOCATION : This wine is from the Thulon land, in Régnié appellation

SOIL : Very poor granite soils, rich in potassic and in places porphyroid feldspar

EXPOSURE : North east facing slopes

HARVEST : Manual picking,

FERMENTATION : Very careful selective sorting, destemmed grapes, 10 to 12 days of maceration before pressing.

MATURATION : Aged in concrete tanks during 8 months

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type Red
Body Light Bodied
Variety Gamay
Country France
Region Beaujolais
Size 750ml
Vintage 2025
Closure Cork

Domaine de Colonat

Old vines, granite hillsides and seven generations of family history sit at the heart of Domaine de Colonat in Beaujolais. Based in Villié-Morgon, the Collonge family has tended this corner of Beaujolais since 1828. Today, Julie and Thomas bring fresh energy to that inheritance, making wines with depth, finesse and a strong sense of place.

Thomas honed his craft in Burgundy, the Rhône and Australia before returning home in 2008. Together with Julie, he brings that wider perspective to an intimate knowledge of the family’s vineyards, letting the character of each site guide the wines.

The estate’s great treasure is its old vines, averaging around 65 years for the reds. Their deep roots draw on the soils beneath them, while small, concentrated grapes bring richness to the wines. From Morgon to Moulin-à-Vent to Fleurie to Chiroubles to Brouilly and more, each cuvée offers a different expression of Gamay.

Behind that richness lies a meticulous approach. Harvest dates are carefully chosen to capture ripeness and freshness together, and every bunch is picked by hand before passing through three rounds of selection. Gentle extraction and concrete-ageing brings out fine, silky tannins, giving the fruit room to shine.

Thomas and Julie have picked up some huge accolades in recent years, including Best In Show Trophies at the Decanter Wine Awards, and the remarkable achievement of World's Best Gamay at the International Gamay Competition!

The Gamays are immediately charming, but with the depth and structure to reward a little patience in the cellar. These are gorgeous, modern Beaujolais wines that we cannot recommend highly enough.

Winemaker Thomas Collogne Domaine de Colonat

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