Patrick Bottex La Cueille Rose, Bugey Cerdon, NV France Cote de Brouilly and licorice

and licorice

With its rich tannins and soft texture

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

with a distinct and pleasing acidity

Patrick Bottex La Cueille Rose, Bugey Cerdon, NV France Cote de Brouilly and licoriceThis 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