Top 100 wines of Bugey - Page 3
Discover the top 100 best wines of Bugey of Bugey as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Bugey and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Bugey
Bugey is a wine region in the Ain department of eastern France. The Bugey appellation covers red, white, rosé and Sparkling wines from a range of Grape varieties. The more specific Roussette du Bugey appellation applies to the Rich white wines produced in the region from the Altesse grape. The area covers the Southern limits of the Jura mountain range, which also includes the Jura wine region to the North.
The Rhône River loops around the southern end of Bugey, before flowing south to join the famous Rhône vineyards. Lyon is some 50 kilometres to the west, and the Alpine vineyards of Savoy are directly to the east. Although not technically linked to French wine law, Bugey is often grouped with Savoie. They are close both geographically and in terms of the styles of wine produced.
Discover the grape variety: Roussette d'Ayze
Roussette d'Ayze is one of the secondary grape varieties used in the production of Ayze wines. It is grown only in the Arve Valley, in the communes of Marignier, Ayze and Bonneville, covering a total area of approximately 22 hectares. If its grapes are white at the beginning, they gradually turn golden, until they are ripe. Despite the juicy pulp of the Ayze roussette, it is not sufficiently aromatic and the wine it produces is of average quality, which is why it is considered more effective in the production of sparkling wines. The cultivation is fruitful and somewhat rapid, provided of course that this variety is not exposed to grey rot or mildew.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Bugey
wines from the region of Bugey go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of braised beef with carrots, country cabbage or fresh salmon risotto.
