{"id":3638,"date":"2012-03-31T09:17:00","date_gmt":"2012-03-31T09:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=3638"},"modified":"2012-03-31T09:17:00","modified_gmt":"2012-03-31T09:17:00","slug":"greeting-april-with-a-big-sip-of-bugey-bubbles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=3638","title":{"rendered":"Greeting April with a Big Sip of Bugey Bubbles!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We\u2019re saying Hello to April with an outstanding sparkler\u2013 Montagnieu Brut from the Bugey!<\/a><\/p>\n

Repeat after me, BOO-zhee<\/a>. I enjoy saying Bugey almost as much as drinking this outstanding sparkler.<\/p>\n

In a year where each week seems to hold a special weather surprise, this Montagnieu Brut from the small French region of Bugey seems a perfect wine to celebrate our sparkling resolution<\/a> as we leap into the unknown of a new month. <\/p>\n

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While this is not Champagne, we think it\u2019s very Champagne-like. Without the label in plain view, it could have easily fooled us.<\/p>\n

This sparkler has a big, important Champagne character to it. Penny insisted, \u201cIt became better with every sip\u2013 bigger, fuller, like an aged white wine.\u201d It reminded us both of the way Krug<\/a> gets better sip-by-sip. Try drinking this Bugey through the range of temperatures by enjoying each glass without topping it up.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a white sparkling wine that\u2019s nice and dry with the roundness of a pinot. As constant students of wine, we now know we really like the blend of Altesse (also known as Roussette) and Mondeuse Noir grapes.<\/p>\n

Simply put, Bugey \u201cMontagnieu Brut\u201d was a pleasant surprise and has prepped us for the next 30 days. Bring it on, April.<\/p>\n

For more about the wines we\u2019ve been<\/span> enjoying (including a Bugey Cerdon) check out
Our Sparkling Resolution Winner\u2019s List<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Bugey \u201cMontagnieu Brut\u201d $25 at The Wine Bottega<\/a><\/span>, in Boston\u2019s North End <\/p>\n

Here\u2019s more about Bugey \u201cMontagnieu Brut\u201d from Louis Dressner Selections<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Want to learn more about wine? Remember to click over to Amazon<\/a>\"\" from here to support this site! Here's, The Food Lover's Guide to Wine<\/a>\"\" the latest addition to our wine reference list. We heard a great interview and review of this book over on Taste of the Past.<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n