Domaine Bigonneau Reuilly Blanc 2020

Located between Méreau and Brinay and isolated in the middle of the fields of cereals, Domaine Gerard Bigonneau vinifies both AOC Quincy and Reuilly. This estate, from a family-owned agricultural and wine-growing estate, has been in existence for several generations. At the turn of the 80s, Gerard Bigonneau seized the opportunity to build a vineyard on the slopes of the town of Reuilly. The vineyard covers 15 hectares and makes it possible to turn their passion into a profession that brings pleasure and subtlety. Gerard’s daughter, Virginie, has taken control over production. 

The vines of Reuilly and its neighbors benefit from a continental climate, with a much drier, warmer growing season then that which is experienced further downstream towards the Atlantic. In global terms the climate is still cool here, however, so the grapes require extended hang-time in order to reach full ripeness. This slower ripening leads to the development of greater complexity in the wines.  The topsoils here are a combination of sand and gravel. This is a result of Reuilly's location between two rivers, the Cher and its tributary the Arnon. These soil types heat up rapidly, and reflect high light levels, aiding the ripening of the vines (this is similar to the famous Graves of Bordeaux).