Patrick Bottex La Cueille Rose, Bugey Cerdon, NV France Les Vignes Oubliées new leather and Mediterranean herb

new leather and Mediterranean herb

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

blue flowers and warm earthiness

A traditional wine made from the Petit Rouge grape and vinified in cuve

youthfully austere but fine-grained tannins frame raspberry compote

Patrick Bottex La Cueille Rose, Bugey Cerdon, NV France Les Vignes Oubliées new leather and Mediterranean herbThis 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