Wine in Reuilly

When tasting the wines of Denis Jamain, it is clear that the appellation of Reuilly, in the eastern Loire, is experiencing a renaissance, moving far beyond its former status as the “poor man’s Sancerre.” This land was once a source of great pride, having been part of a gift of the 7th century king, Dagobert, to the Royal Abbey of Saint Denis. Phylloxera had ravaged the majority of the vineyards here in the late 19th century, but Camille Rousseau (Denis’ maternal grandfather) had faith in the future of Reuilly. In 1935, he planted his first vines here, in addition to farming a large oak forest on the outskirts of town. Denis shares his grandfather’s passion for the vineyards and the forest, as well as his hometown pride. Though he studied in the United States and speaks excellent English, this charismatic and friendly gentleman wanted nothing more than to return home to take over the family domaine. In 1990, Denis began adding to the family holdings. Today, he farms a total of seventeen hectares in the heart of the appellation, with eleven planted to Sauvignon Blanc, four planted to Pinot Noir, and two planted to Pinot Gris, which makes his superb and distinctive Reuilly rosé.

This delightful little Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire drinks like a baby Sancerre. All the minerals and citrus zest but with just a bit more baby fat and melon flavors. I love the slightly silky texture that you find here, the wine seems almost like it is unfolding on to the palate rather than landing on it. Just a pleasure to drink and light enough to pair nicely with everything from salads speckled with goat cheese to hearty fish dishes.

Discover Reuilly Pinot Gris Rosé Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.