Domaine de Colette Régnié Sélection Vieilles Vignes 2023

Darker-toned and more grounded than many in Régnié, this opens with black cherry skin, mulberry, and bruised plum, layered with violets, crushed granite, and a faint iron-rich earthiness. The palate is medium-bodied for Beaujolais, showing depth without weight, with savory dark fruit wrapped in fine, powdery tannins and a steady, mouthwatering line of acidity. Subtle notes of cocoa nib, black pepper, and dried herbs emerge toward the finish, which is firm, mineral, and quietly persistent. A serious, old-vine Régnié that leans into structure and soil over overt charm.