Domaine de Reuilly Pinot Gris Rosé 2025 comes from the historic Reuilly appellation in France's eastern Loire Valley, one of the few regions where pinot gris is traditionally used to produce rosé. The estate was built into one of Reuilly's benchmark producers by Denis Jamain, whose family roots in the region stretch back generations. In recent years the domaine entered a new chapter under Joseph de Maistre, who has continued the estate's focus on organic farming and expressing the unique identity of Reuilly's vineyards. The estate farms roughly 23 hectares, including a small but important parcel of pinot gris that has become one of its signatures.
The wine is made from 100% pinot gris grown on clay limestone soils mixed with sand and gravel deposits. Unlike most rosés, which are produced from red grapes, Reuilly Rosé is traditionally made from pinot gris, whose pinkish gray skins naturally give the wine its distinctive pale salmon color. This style is often referred to as a vin gris, sitting somewhere between a white wine and a rosé in both appearance and character.
After harvest, the grapes receive only brief skin contact before pressing, extracting a delicate blush of color while preserving freshness and precision. Fermentation takes place in temperature controlled tanks, followed by aging on fine lees to add texture without sacrificing the wine's bright, energetic profile. The result is a rosé that emphasizes tension, minerality, and elegance rather than overt fruitiness.
In the glass, the 2025 vintage offers notes of white peach, apricot, pear, citrus, and subtle exotic fruit, supported by lively acidity and a crisp mineral finish. More nuanced and structured than many summertime rosés, it combines the freshness of a Loire white with the gentle fruit and color of a rosé. It is particularly well suited to charcuterie, seafood, salads, picnic fare, and lightly spiced dishes, making it one of the Loire's most distinctive and food friendly rosé styles.
