The Renardat Fache family has been growing grapes for eight generations in the tiny subalpine region of Bugey, tucked in the scenic foothills of the southern Jura mountains, crossroads of Savoie, Jura, Burgundy and Rhône wine regions. Wine from Cerdon, one of Bugey’s three crus—in addition to Belley and Montagnieu—is always sparkling, pink, with a delicate sweet touch. Renardat-fache’s 12.5 hectares farm is both organically and biodynamically, with multiple high-density vineyards and varied exposures on Jurassic limestone and clay soils.
Biodynamic. 70% gamay, 30% poulsard. 8% alc. Méthode Ancestrale (natural sparkling wine also called pét-nat). RS 50g/l .Hand harvested, pressed and fermented separately with indigenous yeasts in cold vats until the alcohol reaches about 6%. After a light filtration that leaves most of the active yeast in the unfinished wine, it is bottled and continues its fermentation in the bottle, reaching about 8 % alc. and retaining a fair quantity of its original sugar. It is more vinous (with grapey primary aromas) than most Champagne, since there is neither dosage nor addition of yeast before the second fermentation.
Delicate, fresh berry-scented, with a soft kiss of sweetness, low alcohol: refreshing and mineral! Making a delicious aperitif or dessert wine! The wine pours a pleasing shade of magenta in the glass and offers up vivid aromas of purple wild flowers, raspberry patch, and mouth-watering grapefruit zest. The palate is light and fresh with flavors of sweet strawberries, raspberries and crunchy blueberries on the attack then finishes with thirst-quenching mineral acidity. It shows remarkable purity of flavor and balance of sweetness and lightness. This an easygoing partner to delicate desserts or simply served as an aperitif or over a brunch.
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The Renardat Fache family has been growing grapes for eight generations in the tiny subalpine region of Bugey, tucked in the scenic foothills of the southern Jura mountains, crossroads of Savoie, Jura, Burgundy and Rhône wine regions. Wine from Cerdon, one of Bugey’s three crus—in addition to Belley and Montagnieu—is always sparkling, pink, with a delicate sweet touch. Renardat-fache’s 12.5 hectares farm is both organically and biodynamically, with multiple high-density vineyards and varied exposures on Jurassic limestone and clay soils.
Organic. 100% Chardonnay. 10.5% alc. Méthode Ancestrale (natural sparkling wine also called pét-nat). Brut Nature. Hand harvested, fermented with indigenous yeasts in cold vats until the alcohol reaches about 6%. After a light filtration that leaves most of the active yeast in the unfinished wine, it is bottled and continues its fermentation in the bottle, reaching about 10.5 % alc. Classified as a Vin de France since there is no appellation applicable for this wine.
Dry, bright, and extremely friendly sparkling white with citrus and orchard fruits and a touch of chalk in flavor and feel. The palate display yellow apple-y, soft bubbles, kinda crisp and round at once. Aperitif wine all day long!
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