Once they were nine: now they are ten. The very comfortable circle of the nine chosen ones were moved by the claims of a new pretender, who had serious arguments in his favour. He made his entry very officially in 1988.

On hillsides immersed in a sea of vines between their two older brothers, Morgon to the north and Brouilly to the south, the neighbouring villages of Régnié and Durette merged in 1973 as a first step towards a revision of their status and their promotion to ‘Cru’.This natural merger seems to be reflected in the church in Régnié, which is original to say the least, with its two bell-towers: we could imagine one being for Régnié and the other for Durette. Don’t be surprised if you see some resemblance to the Fourvière basilica in Lyon : it’s the same architect.

Winegrowing isn’t just a job here: it’s a passion for the winegrowers of this young ‘cru’ that intends to make itself valued and respected. People say light-heartedly that a single cup of Régnié will teach you more about the Beaujolais region than any of the books written on the subject! So try it and see !