2022 Domaine Gerard Bigonneau Reuilly Pinot Noir

West of Sancerre and slightly south of Quincy is the appellation of Reuilly. At Bigonneau their Pinot Noir grows on stony soils on top of limestone subsoils along south-east facing slopes overlooking the Arnon Valley. The de-stemmed fruit is fermented in stainless steel tank, creating a fresh, vibrant cherry-laden wine. The floral aromas give way to berry fruit on the palate.

Gerard Bigonneau’s family has farmed the estate for several generations. Gerard took over the property in the 1980’s and promptly pivoted to a focus on wine production. His daughter, Virginie, eventually joined him, heading up winemaking and vineyard management. This father-daughter partnership has worked hard to draw attention to the charm of Pinot Noir from Reuilly.

This light/medium-bodied Pinot Noir with a soft tannin structure is a great match for tomato-based stews like Cacciatore, or with grilled meats like a soy-marinated flank steak.