WTN: Patrick Bottex "La Cueille" Vin du Bugey-Cerdon
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 1:20 am
In a town known mostly for canned tomatoes, cowbells, and state government employees, we don't see a lot of Bugey-Cerdon. When I spotted this at Corti Bros I had to grab a couple of bottles and give it a try.
There's an attractive label with a lot of stuff on it:
Vin du Bugey-Cerdon, NV, La Cueille, Methode Ancestrale, Patrick Bottex. 8% alcohol, $16.99. Imported by Kermit Lynch.
Electric strawberry kool-aid color. Much foam upon pouring. Lots of rather coarse bubbles. Heavy nose of strawberry jam with a little bit of a musky character. Hits the mouth with intense cherry-strawberry flavors and a sucrose-y sweetness. Full body, reasonable balance. Finishes clean and dry with a little chalkiness.
Overall, I was only somewhat impressed. Of course, I was not looking for a profound experience but I wanted a little more given the price. I think this would make a great alternative to an off-dry prosecco if it were about $5 cheaper. As it is, it's a fun wine and I don't regret buying it. We'll drink the other bottle, but I doubt I'll go get more.
Interestingly, my wife found a sour note in the finish that really turned her off. It didn't come off that way for me, but that's wine for ya.
Mike
There's an attractive label with a lot of stuff on it:
Vin du Bugey-Cerdon, NV, La Cueille, Methode Ancestrale, Patrick Bottex. 8% alcohol, $16.99. Imported by Kermit Lynch.
Electric strawberry kool-aid color. Much foam upon pouring. Lots of rather coarse bubbles. Heavy nose of strawberry jam with a little bit of a musky character. Hits the mouth with intense cherry-strawberry flavors and a sucrose-y sweetness. Full body, reasonable balance. Finishes clean and dry with a little chalkiness.
Overall, I was only somewhat impressed. Of course, I was not looking for a profound experience but I wanted a little more given the price. I think this would make a great alternative to an off-dry prosecco if it were about $5 cheaper. As it is, it's a fun wine and I don't regret buying it. We'll drink the other bottle, but I doubt I'll go get more.
Interestingly, my wife found a sour note in the finish that really turned her off. It didn't come off that way for me, but that's wine for ya.
Mike