Régnié - Cuvée Thomas Rivier 2020

Thomas’ wines have aroused a lot of curiosity in this rather traditional region located just a stone’s throw away from Côte de Py. Just like the work of his favorite artist Mobius, Thomas' wines are right at the crossroads between history and ultra modernity.

Made with grapes that grew on highest slopes of the estate and that has partly aged in old barriques, this cuvée features incredible poise, like a charismatic person that lights up a room. Indulging texture, the blackberries and liquorice are running the catwalk. The tannins are matching perfectly with one's tongue as if both were clogs that were meant to clic. 

Region: Régnié (Beaujolais)
Grape: 100% Gamay
Alcohol: 12.5%
Total SO2: 43 mg/L
Service: 16°C.
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Tech facts: 

50/60 years old goblet trained vines. Low yields (40 hl/ha)

1/3 de la cuvée a suivi un élevage traditionnel dans d’anciennes barriques bourguignonnes et 2/3 en cuve béton ... assemblage, puis un an en cuve béton (mise en bouteille en 2021 pour cette cuvée)

Vinification: Indigenous yeasts. Whole bunches are handpicked in small crates, strict selection in the vineyard. Spontaneous fermentation & carbonic fermentation with whole bunches. 1/3 of the cuvée has undergone traditional ageing in old Burgundian barriques and 2/3 in concrete vats. Both batches have been blended and aged one additional year in concrete vats. Less than 1 gr/hl S02.

Terroir: The soils are composed of Granites and Piémonts. Granitic arenite, silicium, pink granite and blue rocks.