Franck Peillot

Brut Bugey Montagnieu White Blend

9.017 ratings
9.24 pro ratings
Montagnieu, Bugey, Savoie, France
White Blend
Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Goose, Squash & Root Vegetables, Pork, Mushrooms, Shellfish, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Manchego & Parmesan, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Marissa A. Ross

Wine Editor, Bon AppΓ©tit

8.8

"Hey I just cashed some checks and feel like a rapper but am not a rapper and would just like to do puzzles" bubbly

"Hey I just cashed some checks and feel like a rapper but am not a rapper and would just like to do puzzles" bubbly

Dec 31st, 2016
jarred gild

Head Wine Buyer Western Market

9.4

always so good #LDM

always so good #LDM

Oct 26th, 2016
Jeff Burrows

For $20? Wow! Plentiful fine bubbles, yeast on the nose. Drinks beautifully.

For $20? Wow! Plentiful fine bubbles, yeast on the nose. Drinks beautifully.

Aug 14th, 2014
Vanessa

Late brunch with these Bugey bubbles on a rainy Saturday afternoon was pretty fantastic. πŸ‘ŒπŸ₯‚

This sparkling wine was made using the MΓ©thode Traditionnelle which notably involves a second fermentation in the bottle and aging on the β€œlees” for at least 12 months. πŸ•°

In essence, β€œlees” are what remain in the fermentation vessel after the active yeast has consumed the sugar in the pre-fermented grape juice during the fermentation process; when they die they undergo a process called autolysis, which is responsible for releasing unique flavor/aromatic compounds and enhancing richness and complexity of the resulting wine. The more contact a wine has with the β€œlees” the greater the β€œlees” influence the resulting wine. πŸ€“

This wine comes from the cru of Montagnieu in the alpine appellation of Bugey within Savoie France, situated in the foothills of the Jura mountains. It is a blend of the Altesse (local), Mondeuse (local), and Chardonnay (international) grape varieties. πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

I loved the complexity of aromas and flavors with notes of sweet herbs, watercress, a funkiness of cheese rind, also baked apple, pear, brioche, honeysuckle, peony, and toasted almond. πŸ’•πŸ’•

This wine was smooth and dry on the palate with medium(+) acidity, a medium body, and medium alcohol. πŸ‘„

We paired it with an aged cheddar, chive, and arugula omelet and it was deliciously complementary.

Franck Peillot, Brut, NV, from Montagnieu, Bugey AOC, Savoie, France. ABV 12%. @franckpeillot

Late brunch with these Bugey bubbles on a rainy Saturday afternoon was pretty fantastic. πŸ‘ŒπŸ₯‚

This sparkling wine was made using the MΓ©thode Traditionnelle which notably involves a second fermentation in the bottle and aging on the β€œlees” for at least 12 months. πŸ•°

In essence, β€œlees” are what remain in the fermentation vessel after the active yeast has consumed the sugar in the pre-fermented grape juice during the fermentation process; when they die they undergo a process called autolysis, which is responsible for releasing unique flavor/aromatic compounds and enhancing richness and complexity of the resulting wine. The more contact a wine has with the β€œlees” the greater the β€œlees” influence the resulting wine. πŸ€“

This wine comes from the cru of Montagnieu in the alpine appellation of Bugey within Savoie France, situated in the foothills of the Jura mountains. It is a blend of the Altesse (local), Mondeuse (local), and Chardonnay (international) grape varieties. πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

I loved the complexity of aromas and flavors with notes of sweet herbs, watercress, a funkiness of cheese rind, also baked apple, pear, brioche, honeysuckle, peony, and toasted almond. πŸ’•πŸ’•

This wine was smooth and dry on the palate with medium(+) acidity, a medium body, and medium alcohol. πŸ‘„

We paired it with an aged cheddar, chive, and arugula omelet and it was deliciously complementary.

Franck Peillot, Brut, NV, from Montagnieu, Bugey AOC, Savoie, France. ABV 12%. @franckpeillot

Aug 7th, 2021
Michael Goldstein

This is the friend you’re still not so sure about. Some great redeeming features, enveloping taste, but lacking the elegance of more adult varieties.

This is the friend you’re still not so sure about. Some great redeeming features, enveloping taste, but lacking the elegance of more adult varieties.

Dec 31st, 2017
Michael Piaker

17 June 2016. The Vine, New York, NY.

17 June 2016. The Vine, New York, NY.

Jun 18th, 2016
Sam Fullilove

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May 5th, 2014
Zachery Groseclose

Old World Specialist B-21 Wines

9.1

Zachery had this 6 years ago

Zachery had this 6 years ago

Aug 16th, 2018
Alexandra Wood

Alexandra had this 3 years ago

Alexandra had this 3 years ago

Jun 21st, 2021
Ronald Wanglin

Ronald had this 7 years ago

Ronald had this 7 years ago

Sep 21st, 2017