Patrick Bottex La Cueille Rose, Bugey Cerdon, France NV Cremant d'Alsace 2/3 of the grapes for

2/3 of the grapes for this wine are sourced from Gevrey Chambertin

fresh-squeezed citrus and stone-fruit nose

with a finely detailed mousse and a delicate range of black raspberry

chopped almond

the texture is silky and the wine is smooth and generous on the palate

Patrick Bottex La Cueille Rose, Bugey Cerdon, France NV Cremant d'Alsace 2/3 of the grapes forThis 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