Description
A shorter fermentation period in 2020 for Thomas Rivier’s Régnié Tomix. This young winemaker is continuing to take over his small family estate with a commitment to producing organic and natural wines. With his third vintage of Tomix, aged in concrete vats, he affirms his style of ultra-indulgent Gamay. Red fruits (strawberry, raspberry), freshness, balance: a real hit with just the right amount of depth.
In the vineyard, in the cellar
Thomas Rivier’s vineyard is situated entirely within the geographical area of the Régnié Protected Designation of Origin. The sole grape variety is Gamay noir à jus blanc, which came from Burgundy to flourish in the terroirs of Beaujolais. The vines benefit from one of the finest terroirs in the Régnié Cru. They cover an area of 3.5 hectares. The terrain consists mainly of gently sloping hillsides, facing east at the foot of the imposing church. The latter, with its two bell towers, has become the emblem of the Régnié Cru.
The soils consist mainly of granitic sand, which is rather sandy and light, rich in minerals. The majority of the vines, which are over 50 years old, yield low yields (around 40 hl/ha). They produce high-quality grapes in small-berried bunches. Thomas Rivier began converting his estate to organic farming in 2019. Previously, the estate was managed by his mother Claire in a very sustainable manner.
Indigenous yeasts. Semi-carbonic fermentation. Aged in concrete vats.
What to eat with a Régié Tomix from Thomas Rivier?
- FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS
- Roast veal with mushrooms. Parsley ham. Rustic dishes. Pork fillet with mustard. Pheasant pâté.
