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Domaine Rondeau Bugey-Cerdon Methode Ancestrale NV

$2199

Bugey-Cerdon is the answer to almost every awkward wine question you have: brunch, a birthday, dessert, a hot afternoon, the friend who says they don't like wine. It comes from steep alpine slopes between Lyon and Geneva and is made by methode ancestrale - one fermentation, bottled before it finishes, so the bubbles and the leftover sweetness are the same event rather than two separate decisions. Rondeau's is Gamay-driven, organically farmed, and low enough in alcohol that a second glass is a formality. What keeps it out of candy territory is the acidity running underneath, which is exactly the line the good producers hold and the bad ones don't. Chill it hard and stop overthinking it.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Have Questions?

Our team is here to help.

Hours

Monday - Friday: 11am - 8pm

Saturday: 12pm - 5pm

CLOSED SUNDAYS

Email: help@flatiron-wines.com
Phone: (415) 780-1405


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More about Domaine Rondeau

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Gamay

  • Vintage

    NV

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Earthy , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Off-Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Brunch spreads, strawberries and cream, or fruit tarts. Also very good with spicy Thai and Sichuan food.

Tasting Profile

Lightly sparkling rose, off-dry rather than sweet. Strawberry and cherry with a creamy texture, low alcohol, and enough acidity to stay lively.