Patrick Bottex La Cueille Bugey-Cerdon Sparkling Wine

Patrick Bottex “La Cueille” Bugey‑Cerdon is a charming pét‑nat (this is a French term pétillant naturel, which translates to "naturally sparkling") sparkling rosé from France’s hidden mountain gem, Bugey‑Cerdon. Crafted using the ancient méthode ancestrale, it delivers pure, joyful bubbles in a dusty-rose hue .

🌿 Grape & Terroir

• A playful blend of ~80 % Gamay and 20 % Poulsard, grown on steep, limestone–clay slopes in the high-altitude hamlet of La Cueille near the Ain River

• Naturally vinified with no dosage or disgorgement—fermentation continues in the bottle until a natural finish is reached, preserving lively sweetness and light fizz 

🌸 Aromas & Palate

• Nose: Seductive and fragrant—think alpine strawberries, raspberries, rose petals, red apple, and a hint of citrus zest 

• Palate: Off-dry with energy and charm—bright red fruits (cranberry, lingonberry), light floral undertones, and crisp acidity wrapped in a fine bead of bubbles 

🍾 Style & Appeal

• With just 8 % ABV, La Cueille is delightfully light, easy to drink, and elegantly refreshing—ideal for apéritifs or celebrations without heaviness 

• Wine Spectator awarded it 85 points, calling it “lightly sweet, yet balanced by tangy acidity… bursting with berry flavors. A light spritz makes it dance.” 

Patrick Bottex’s La Cueille is a deliciously playful sparkling rosé—lively, fragrant, and fruit-forward, yet grounded in terroir and tradition. A hidden French delight that charms with fizz, flavor, and finesse.