Famille Peillot - Altesse Rousette du Bugey Montagnieu 2021 (750ml)
Price: $23.99
Sale Price: $19.98
| Producer | Famille Peillot |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Jura |
| Varietal | Altesse |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 41298 |
| Size | 750ml |
| ABV | 99.00% |
Montagnieu is a village south of Cerdon, with premières côtes overlooking the Rhône valley, and most of its production is a white sparkling wine made from Chardonnay, Roussette de Savoie, Gamay and Jacquère. The grape Roussette is called Altesse locally, and it survives in the Bugey in a few patches of old vines, for it is not as hardy, reliable and productive as others. Only two young winemakers in Montagnieu, Franck Peillot and Benoît Dumont, produce still wines exclusively from this grape. By law, the wine, Roussette du Bugey, can contain any white varietal, in any proportion. That’s why Peillot’s is labelled 100% Altesse.
This is a full bodied, concentrated white that is ripe with sweet apples and apricots. These succulent orchard fruits are joined by notes of almond and fennel with very light oxidation. This is delicious and well made with medium acidity, a waxy texture and a sunny disposition. It’s a great alternative to Chardonnay in terms of body and weight with plenty of its own varietal character.
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