Patrick Bottex La Cueille Rose, Bugey Cerdon, NV France Cote de Brouilly Wonderfully aromatic with lively fruit

Wonderfully aromatic with lively fruit and minerality and a lovely zest and charge on the palate

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

good level of freshness

attractive fruit and a clean finish

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Patrick Bottex La Cueille Rose, Bugey Cerdon, NV France Cote de Brouilly Wonderfully aromatic with lively fruitThis 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