Patrick Bottex La Cueille Rose, Bugey Cerdon, NV France Les Vignes Oubliées The Basarin cru in Neive

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

our Mae Vineyard Zinfandel is an intense powerhouse of juicy plum

fermented with native yeasts in old barrels

Black fruits come next

7 hectares planted in 1909

Patrick Bottex La Cueille Rose, Bugey Cerdon, NV France Les Vignes Oubliées The Basarin cru in NeiveThis 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