Patrick Bottex La Cueille Rose, Bugey Cerdon, NV France Cote de Brouilly attractive fruit and a clean

attractive fruit and a clean finish

star anise and a hint of smoke before finishing on an accent of coffee

with incredibly smooth tannins lending structure and weight on the mid-palate

with a distinct and pleasing acidity

chalk and orange peel all build in the glass

Patrick Bottex La Cueille Rose, Bugey Cerdon, NV France Cote de Brouilly attractive fruit and a cleanThis 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