Methode Ancestrale

Patrick Bottex La Cueille Bugey-Cerdon Savoie Methode Ancestrale

Methode Ancestrale is one of the sparkling wine production method.

In traditional method (ex. Champagne) or tank method (ex. Prosecco), grape must is fermented, liqueur de tirage (sugar, yeast and wine mixture) is added to kick start another fermentation, then proceed to second fermentation to capture bubbles in the wine.

Methode Ancestrale is single fermentation. During the first fermentation, wine is bottled and fermentation continues in the bottle. No liqueur de tirage is added.

This wine is made of Gamay and has beautiful medium pink color.
It had aromas and flavors of sweet fruit like red apple, strawberry, raspberry, and cherry blossom.
Acid was moderate and emphasizing sweetness of fruit.
Bubbles were soft and tiny but persistent.

Likable and easy to drink.
Another good thing about this wine is that it's low in alcohol, so you can drink as much as you want!