Régnié 'Les Trois Copains' 2022, Domaine Lachat

Seeking a natural Beaujolais packed with character, charm, and a generous dose of friendship? 'Les Trois Copains' 2022, crafted by Dutch winemaking couple Anne and Thijs Lekkerkerker, is a pure, vibrant red wine from the heart of Régnié. While their 'Rookie' cuvée emphasizes a lighter, more playful profile, 'Les Trois Copains' delivers a structured, deeper, and multi-layered expression of granitic terroir.

In the glass, the wine displays a shimmering ruby hue with purple highlights. The nose opens with an expressive bouquet of juicy cherries, ripe raspberries, and redcurrants, framed by floral notes of violets and a subtle touch of black pepper. On the palate, it is elegant and well-structured, combining velvety yet firm tannins with crisp acidity and a distinct mineral edge.

Key Highlights

• Terroir: 100% Gamay sourced from old vines in Régnié (Beaujolais), deeply rooted in nutrient-poor granite soils.
• Winemaking & Ageing: Spontaneous fermentation using native yeasts, followed by patient maturation in concrete tanks to preserve raw fruit purity and terroir character.
• Sustainability: Bottled under natural wine principles: biodynamically farmed, unfiltered, unfined, and crafted with zero added sulfites.
• Tasting Profile: Structured, fresh, and floral. Notes of juicy cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, violet, black pepper, and a mineral granitic finish.
• Ageing Potential: Accessible and expressive now, with the structural core to cellar gracefully over 3 to 6 years.

Food Pairing

• Poultry & Light Meats: Outstanding alongside roasted chicken, turkey breast, or pan-seared veal cutlets.
• Vegetarian: Excellent match for grilled summer vegetables, classic ratatouille, or hearty lentil and mushroom stews.
• Cheese & Aperitif: An ideal partner for fresh goat cheese, Tomme de Savoie, or light charcuterie boards.
• Serving Suggestion: Best served slightly chilled between 12°C and 14°C to accentuate its fruit purity and refreshing energy.

The Terroir of Régnié

Situated between Morgon and Fleurie, Régnié is renowned for its high-altitude vineyards planted on weathered pink granite. This subsoil imparts a harmonious balance of crunchy red fruit, floral elegance, and vibrant mineral tension to the Gamay grape.

About Domaine Lachat

Domaine Lachat is a boutique micro-estate managed by the Dutch Lekkerkerker family across 3 hectares of vineyards in Régnié. Anne and Thijs farm biodynamically, guided by a low-intervention cellar philosophy. Inspired by icons like Yvon Métras, they produce authentic natural wines of remarkable purity and soul.