Domaine de la Dentelle Bugey Cerdon Rosé, Bugey, France NV

A joyful, mountain-grown sparkling rosé made via méthode ancestrale—this is Bugey Cerdon at its best: delicate, dry-ish, and deeply refreshing, with a whisper of alpine funk.

• WINEMAKER: Marcel Perinet

• FARMING: Sustainable, Organic

• VARIETIES: 80% Poulsard, 20% Gamay

• TERROIR: From a steep six-hectare vineyard perched above the village of Gravelles in the Ain department, near La Croix de la Dent. Clay-limestone soils and high elevation contribute to the wine’s tension and lift.

• VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested and whole-cluster pressed using a bladder press—only the heart of the juice is retained. Fermented via méthode ancestrale and aged 12 months on lees (well beyond the AOP minimum of 2 months), which builds texture and complexity. No sulfur is used at any stage. Always a single vintage, though labeled non-vintage.

• AGING: 12 months on lees in bottle (ancestral method)

• TASTING NOTES: Effervescent and lightly off-dry, with notes of wild strawberry, rhubarb, alpine herbs, and rose petals. Gentle bubbles, vibrant acidity, and a subtly creamy finish make this dangerously drinkable.

• FOOD PAIRINGS: Spicy Thai salad, goat cheese, strawberry tart, popcorn, or brunch on the patio