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If you're a fan of sparkling rosé and you want to branch out from your regular rotation of Cremants, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more charming and expressive offering for the summer than Patrick Bottex's artfully crafted gem from Bugey-Cerdon. Despite being well off the beaten path, this appellation is an insider's favorite for value, and Bottex is the undisputed standard bearer.
He and his wife Caroline farm approximately 6 hectares on the steep limestone slopes, where the crossroads of Burgundy, the Rhône, Jura, and Savoie all meet at the feet of the French Alps. Named for the hamlet where they live and work, the La Cuielle bottling is a perennial fan-favorite, transcending its relatively unknown regional origins to achieve a substantial following. Made almost entirely of Gamay with a dash of Poulsard for good measure, the La Cuielle is done in methode ancestral, which predates the more famous methode Champenois style. The result is a delightfully fruity, palate-pleasing sparkler of modest alcohol, crisp freshness, and touch of residual sweetness, characteristics that all lend themselves to incredible versatility.
As the weather warms up and summer soirées kick into full swing, you'll need a surefire winner for all your pink sparkling needs, and Bottex's La Cuielle is ready to check all the boxes. | 
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