Wine estates Ain

The Seysselan vineyard extends over two banks of the Rhône, straddling the department of Ain (01) and Haute-Savoie (74). Three cities constitute the appellation area: Corbonod (Ain), Seyssel (Ain), Seyssel (Haute-Savoie). The Mollex family has been devoted to the vineyard culture and wine trade since 1359. It is Ernest and Marguerite Mollex sell wines are the first to offer bottled wine in addition to the loose wine they sell. Ernest Mollex loved to combine firmness and taste of a job well-done. He took part in all the struggles, especially the one leading to the creation of AOC Seyssel in 1942. You can taste the famous Seyssel white wines: Taconnière, Péclette and Seyssel Or at Mollex's. We advise you cross the Rhône to this very renowned winemaker in the region.

In the ^19th century, doctors produced here a drink made from fermented grapes. In 1985, Thierry Troccon acquired the Clos de la Bierle. His Frizant de Cerdon, version Cuvée des Elites, deserves to be discovered. Fruity, enticing, this wine delights the table at aperitif time or with dessert. The domain emphasizes its "biodynamic ethics" and the reasoned use of phytopharmaceutical products in the greatest respect of the environment.

The Angelot house is a family domain of 29 ha of vineyards in the Bugey region, run by Philippe and Eric Angelot. Wine growers and harvesters, they offer a wide range of products to be found in many cellars in the region and at the estate where the tastings seem even better. Quality wines with a vineyard managed in "reasoned fight" and a wine making combining traditional techniques and modernity, in particular for the conditioning. The bottles can be personalised and gift boxes can be made.

Challex is the last wine-growing village in Gex. Frederick Péricard offers on this 10 hectares, gamay, black pinot and chasselas. At Domain de Mucelle, tourists and locals are welcomed for wine tasting. Since 2011, harvest is certified “coming from organic farming” (in a liberalised cereal-growing atmosphere “Organic Farming” since 2000); Grape harvest is by hand.

A family farm created in 1930 on which, 10 years ago, Pascal Bonnod-Ruling settled. From its 3 ha, this skilled wine grower makes sparkling wines. At the tasting, we discover a Cerdon Old Vines, from very old vines of gamay, a nose of red fruit, in mouth, power, harmony, very beautiful structure. A perfect wine at the aperitif. A taste also: The Ancestral Method. Do not miss: Pétillant Pétillant 2006 awarded to Grands vins de France in 2006.

No less than 5 generations have worked over the years to perfect the quality of their products. Today, the production amounts to 130,000 bottles and responds with great difficulty to a growing demand for their natural sparkling wine. On tasting, a remarkable cerdon, composed of gamay (75%) and poulsard (25%); a very fine nose, a harmonious, supple and ample mouth. Excellent!

In 2001, Sylvain Bois had the idea of taking over and enlarging his grandfather's vineyard. In 2004, he developed his entire 4.5 ha surface area and produced the typical Bugey grape varieties with pinot noir, mondeuse, gamay for the reds and roussette and chardonnay for the whites. Its products are often awarded prizes, such as its 2015 Bugey Chardonnay awarded at the Concours général agricole de Paris. Its production includes for still wines the Roussette coteau-de-chambon 2015, a rosé, three reds and two sparkling wines, white brut and dry rosé.

Tasting in the family cellar built by the apprenticeship with living and passionate comments. Group reception and seminars on reservation. Reception and tradition in the secret surroundings of a th century residence. In the heart of the small village of Vongnes, the Monin estate is heir to a long family tradition of wine growers beginning in 1760. Eugène Monin is one of the precursors of the appellation of origin Wines du Bugey. Today's wines are regularly awarded and quoted. About hectares of vineyards are located on various municipalities in the belleysan basin from the foot of the Grand Colombier. Without electromagnetic, let yourself be tempted by Cuvée. A unique believer in the belleysan basin, you will find all the bouquets of a noble land. A wine award on different occasions!

Not far from the charming church of this charming village is the estate of Pierre Ducolomb. This meticulous wine grower in the mondeuse and his two cups in this grape deserve a great detour, especially the one raised in oak barrels, pleasantly tanned and marked by wood.

The land of Montagnieu is particularly suitable for the vine vine and gives renowned sparkling wines. Patrick Charlin's crude montagnieu is perfect for aperitif, fresh, balanced, flexible and frank. As for its Bugey montagnieu highness, it is seriously built, aromatic finesse, pleasant depth.

An estate as we like them. A successful first year. Youth which is not afraid to roll up the handles and to ask old. Marie - Eliane and Olivier Lelièvre are two young winemakers who rebuilt this 6 acre estate. The mondeuse one called October 2007 is a red very successful. The year Hare in autumn, a pure chardonnay is also to be discovered. There is also a sparkling rosé Sweetness of Soleyanne to accompany your festive moments.

Three generations of winegrowers have succeeded one another here, passing on a know-how that has been recognised for many years. The vineyard covers some 13 ha from which are produced personalized wines, such as this sparkling rosé using the old method, the Gamay rosé, with a pleasant and fragrant natural flavour, or the Roussette in AOC Bugey, a typical and emblematic grape variety of the Bugey terroir, with pineapple, honey and lemon accents. You will also enjoy a sip of Chardonnay 2018, Silver Medal at the 2019 Concours des Grands Vins de France in Mâcon. To discover.

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