Guy Breton Regnie, Beaujolais, France 2024

Guy Breton, affectionately known as P’tit Max, is one of the original members of Beaujolais’ legendary “Gang of Four,” the group that helped champion a more natural, terroir-driven approach to the region. His 2024 Régnié comes from old Gamay vines, including parcels approaching 100 years of age, rooted in decomposed granite and sandy soils. The wine is beautifully lifted and expressive, offering fresh raspberry, wild cherry and red berries, accented by pepper, spice and a distinct mineral edge. Silky and energetic, with bright acidity and a fine structure that gives it more depth than its easy-drinking character might suggest. A lovely, understated expression of serious Beaujolais.