Bugey is an appellation from Savoie in France, just a bit east of Beaujolais. This is my first time to try Pinot Fin, which apparently is a parent of Pinot Noir. A very strange, real and charming wine, which tasted like a mineral chardonnay with a shot of Cabernet Savignon. Very light body, not much tannin, but quite a bit of sharp acidity. Purple-ish red, very transparent, surprisingly well developed glycerin legs. Taste ways grassy, some mild, sweet cherry and other red fruit. Not much of a nose, but we served it chilled. Definite points for originality.We drank it with some hunter's stew and fingerling potatoes: a perfect match.
20$ @ Blue Angel Wines, Brooklyn
78 points
