Patrick Bottex La Cueille Rose, Bugey Cerdon, NV France Les Vignes Oubliées blue flowers and warm earthiness

blue flowers and warm earthiness

youthfully austere but fine-grained tannins frame raspberry compote

The Basarin cru in Neive is one of the most beautiful in the appellation

fermented with native yeasts in old barrels

Patrick Bottex La Cueille Rose, Bugey Cerdon, NV France Les Vignes Oubliées blue flowers and warm earthinessThis is gamay and poulsard grown in limestone, fermented without additions and bottled before its finished, as a ptillant naturel. If you havent tasted Bugey Cerdon, it may come as a surprise, with sweet notes of candied rose petals, fresh lingonberries, a little greenness and some pink grapefruit acidity. Asked what she might serve with this wine, Tasting Director Sarah Looper suggested pouring it as an aperitif, or with Vietnamese food, Thai food or