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Bugey

West of Savoie, Bugey is known for sparkling Cerdon and still wines from Chardonnay, Altesse, Gamay and Mondeuse. Limestone hills and cool nights keep the wines fresh in this Alpine-influenced area.

Place
Bugey, Savoie
Wine context
Gamay · Poulsard · Altesse · Chardonnay · Mondeuse
Good for
Gently sweet Cerdon rosé alongside the area’s still whites and reds.
Look for
Bugey · Roussette du Bugey · Cerdon
Atlas locationBugey · Savoie45.81° N · 5.68° EOpen in Atlas

West of the main Savoie slopes, Bugey is home to sparkling Cerdon as well as Chardonnay, Altesse, Gamay and Mondeuse. Cerdon is lightly sparkling, often pink and usually gently sweet, made with Gamay and Poulsard. Still wines add Chardonnay, Altesse, Mondeuse, Pinot Noir and Gamay. Limestone hills and cool nights keep the wines fresh. Bugey, Roussette du Bugey and Cerdon are the local appellations.

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Elsewhere in Savoie

  1. Savoie16 producersSavoie's vineyards occupy steep Alpine slopes near lakes, with limestone among their soils. Jacquère, Altesse, Gringet and Mondeuse make fresh white and red wines with varying texture.

Producers in Bugey

Producer profiles

  • Domaine de ChevillardSavoie domaine making Mondeuse, Pinot Noir, Jacquère and Altesse from organic, hand harvested vineyards with wild yeast fermentations.
  • Maison Philippe VialletSavoie wine house trading from a family base in Apremont, including the Altesse based Les Rocailles Rousette de Savoie.
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