Based in Mérignat at the heart of Bugey, Domaine Alain Renardat-Fache is a reference point for the Bugey Cerdon appellation. Gamay and Poulsard vines grown with rigour on steep, clay-limestone slopes produce a singular sparkling wine made using the méthode ancestrale.
This traditional method interrupts fermentation in the vat through cold, then bottles the wine so fermentation resumes naturally in bottle, without the addition of dosage liquor. The result is fine, natural carbonation and moderate alcohol.
The colour is a sustained rose with raspberry tints, animated by delicate foam. The nose opens to bright aromas of strawberry, raspberry and fresh redcurrant. On the palate, the attack is soft and charming, carried by crisp fruit and a light sweetness perfectly balanced by good freshness. The bubble is fine and airy, leading to a lively, quenching finish.
This Bugey Cerdon seduces through its balance between charm and lightness, offering a festive but precise style, far from heaviness.
Best enjoyed well chilled, ideally in its youth to capture the brightness of the fruit.
Food pairing: red fruit desserts, strawberry tart, light chocolate cake, or simply as an aperitif. Serve at 6–8°C.
