Patrick Bottex La Cueille Rose, Bugey Cerdon, France NV Kubota It's one of the finest

It's one of the finest vintages to date for the cuvée and offers fabulous blackberry

long finish

The 2019 vintage opens with ripe red fruit

delivered at a tremendous value

raspberry compote and watermelon

Patrick Bottex La Cueille Rose, Bugey Cerdon, France NV Kubota It's one of the finestThis 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