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Savoie is a wonderful wine region that has its locale in the eastern part of France. Lying south of Lake Geneva and bordering Switzerland, it is also south of Lac Leman. The geography of Savoie features mountainous hilltops and lush valleys that are evocative of its bordering country, Switzerland. The region is noted for its white wines which are crisp and fresh. In fact, there are some vineyards in the region that feature the Swiss and Savoie flag on their labels. There are two appellations in Savoie that the region is known for. These include Vinde de Savoie, and Bugey. Both of these regions demonstrate the fragmented differences caused by the rough terrain. Wines from Vin de Savoie are separated by lakes, towns and mountains as is Bugey. The region has a red wine that is known all over the globe, although Savoie is known for white wine. Producing deep colored peppery tasting wines, the Mondeuse grape is blended with Gamay and Pinot Noir grapes giving the reds a lighter color. When the Mondeuse grape is blended with Beaujolais or Burgundy grapes it is much darker. Because Savoie is so isolated, there is very little reds or whites produced.
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Beliere Bugey-Cerdon is made from 95% Gamay, 5% Poulsard (a local grape from Jura).
Spontaneous fermentation. An altogether preferable scenario to spontaneous combustion, and A LOT more fun to drink. This pink, semi-dry bubbly was made by spontaneous fermentation, otherwise known as methode ancestrale. Grapes are picked by hand (not just any grapes, these are the local Poulsard and Gamay grown on mountainous slopes in the shadow of the Alps), and fermented in chilled vats just reaching 5 or 6 degrees alcohol. The young and light wine is then bottled, along with its active yeast and considerable unfermented sugars. Under pressure of the cork, the wine continues to ferment, gaining a few degrees of alcohol but retaining a nice amount of sweetness. The bubbles, of course, are another result of fermentation under pressure. This one is so delicious and fun to drink, with a distinctly, well, grapy aroma and a fruitiness that calls out for celebration and jubilation.
This is also wonderful served with chocolate cake!
8% ABV.
Produced from the "Ancestral method" (also used to produce Clairette de Die): Low temperature fermentation starting in the tank, light filtration that leaves active yeast in the wine, bottling of the wine with fermentation continuing in the bottle ("spontaneous fermentation in the bottle"), retaining some sugar (40 gr/liter at the end). Made from 95% Gamay, 5% Poulsard (a local grape from Jura).
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"Amber color. Aromas and flavors of cranberry juice, rose petal, cherry and kiwi, and red apple with a round, bright, effervescent, fruity medium-to-full body and a delightful, medium-long finish that shows nuances of cherry, cranberry, beeswax, and rose water. Concentrated fruit flavors, creamy bubbles, and well balanced acidity will make this a splendid pairing with charcuterie." - Beverage Testing -Institute (November 2022), 92 pts - Gold Medal
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