Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Aligoté

Yves farms 10 ha of vines biodynamically with great success in the Bugey, a tiny appellation of only 500 ha. He makes elegant, precise and controlled wines from Pinot, Mondeuse, Altesse (Rousette) and Chardonnay. Across all of Yves' cuvees there is finesse and balance, his wine all showing great quality for price. The geology of Bugey is similar to its neighbour, Savoie – fragmented parcels of vines planted in steep slopes above the valley floor. The sedimentary soils date back to a time when dinosaurs roamed and the climate was tropical.

Yves has spent a lot of his career making sparkling wines, and we think the 2019 Originelle is the best vintage so far. This is an elegant and refreshing sparkling Cremant made in the traditional method from a blend of Pinot, Chardonnay and Aligote.

Tasting notes : Classic crémant style. Fresh and zingy fruit, great acidity and tension.

Food pairing : Smoked salmon, or a rich cheese, like a triple-cream Brillat Savarin with Truffles.