Cerdon Méthode Ancestrale is a sparkling produced by Bertrand Chapel in Bugey-Cerdon, Bugey, France. Made from Gamay and Poulsard. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Sparkling
Appellation: Bugey-Cerdon
Region: Bugey
Country: France
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: light-bodied, low tannin, high acidity, sweet
A pale pink, gently frothy sparkler from the Bugey region made using the traditional ancestral method, which halts fermentation early to keep natural sweetness and a light fizz. Expect juicy raspberry and strawberry fruit, a floral lift, and a bright, zippy finish that keeps it from feeling heavy despite the sweetness. Low in alcohol and best served well chilled as an aperitif or with a fruit-based dessert.
Serving: Serve at 6–8 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Gamay
Gamay is a red grape best known as the sole variety of Beaujolais in eastern France, a cheerful, juicy wine that ranges from simple and fruity to surprisingly serious.
Poulsard
Poulsard is a red grape from the Jura in eastern France, a regional specialty famous for producing wines so pale they can look almost like rosés.
More wines
More sparkling wines from Bugey
- Cerdon — Domaine Buffard, Bugey-Cerdon
- Ma Petite Réserve — Domaine du Clos de la Bierle, Cerdon du Bugey
- Méthode Ancestrale — Raphael Bartucci, Bugey-Cerdon
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cerdon Méthode Ancestrale from?
Cerdon Méthode Ancestrale is produced by Bertrand Chapel in Bugey-Cerdon, Bugey, France.
What grapes are in Cerdon Méthode Ancestrale?
Cerdon Méthode Ancestrale is a blend of Gamay and Poulsard.