Patrick Bottex 'La Cueille' Bugey-Cerdon NV

Region: Bugey-Cerdon, Bugey, France
Grape(s): 80% Gamay, 20% Poulsard
Winemaker: Patrick Bottex
Drinks Best: Now - 1 Year

Situated in the crossroads between Savoie, Burgundy, Jura and Rhone, Bugey has a climate so diverse that you are able to see both palms trees and snow across the region. The land is rich with history, most recently revived by monks who exclusively made sparkling wines, the style we most associate with the region today. This off-dry rose is bursting with wild strawberries on the nose and palate and has an enticing ruby red hue. Made in the traditional Methode Ancestrale, the frothy bubbles are produced in the bottle, but as a continuation of fermentation from the tanks. Due to its lower alcohol, it is versatile as an aperitif, dessert pairing or to enjoy as a mid-day-bubbles with cheese.

Pairings: Pork sliders with spicy mango & pineapple salsa and Hawaiian sweet rolls