Maison Angelot Gamay, Bugey, Savoie, France 2024
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Maison Angelot is a family estate run by brothers Éric and Philippe Angelot in the village of Marignieu. With 29 hectares split across some 20 parcels of hillside and valley floor vineyards, they focus on producing approachable, food-friendly wines that highlight the diversity of Bugey. Their reds—often from older vines of Mondeuse, Poulsard, Pinot Noir, and Gamay—are known for their freshness and charm rather than weight or emulation of neighboring Burgundy or Savoie styles.
- WINEMAKER: Éric & Philippe Angelot
- FARMING: Organic
- VARIETY: 100% Gamay
- TERROIR: Limestone soils in Bugey, a small appellation in eastern France nestled between the Savoie and the Jura. The vineyards span both hillside and valley floor sites, benefiting from Alpine influences that preserve freshness.
- VINIFICATION: Grapes 80% destemmed; carbonic maceration; aged in neutral vessels to preserve fruit purity.
- AGING: Neutral vessels, short élevage.
- TASTING NOTES: Bursting with aromas of frozen strawberries, raspberry coulis, hibiscus, and crushed chalk. The palate is light-bodied, juicy, and brisk, with vibrant acidity and a crisp, fruity, slightly floral finish. A playful, easy-drinking red meant for immediate enjoyment.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Charcuterie, roasted chicken, grilled sausages, or tinned mackerel with lemon. Serve slightly chilled.
From our September 2025 Bottle Cult Notes
Maison Angelot Gamay, Bugey, Savoie, France 2024
If you’ve never heard of Bugey, you’re not alone. It’s a tiny appellation tucked in eastern France, between the Jura and the Savoie, often overshadowed by its better-known neighbors. But that’s part of the charm—and why I get so excited when I find delicious wines from here. They’re made for the table, refreshing and unpretentious, with just enough Alpine snap to keep them lively.
Maison Angelot is a family estate run by brothers Éric and Philippe Angelot in the village of Marignieu. The domaine covers 29 hectares across about 20 parcels, stretching from valley floor to hillside sites. The soils are limestone, the climate Alpine, and the style leans toward freshness and drinkability rather than weight. The brothers farm organically and make their wines with a light hand, preserving the character of their fruit. Gamay is the star here, and in Bugey it often shows up not only in still reds like this one, but also in the region’s semi-sweet, semi-sparkling méthode ancestrale wines known as Bugey-Cerdon.
This Gamay is about 80% destemmed, then given a carbonic maceration to bring out the variety’s bright, juicy side. The wine is aged briefly in neutral vessels to keep everything pure and fruit-driven. The wine really feels like summer in a glass, super playful, light, and built for immediate enjoyment. Don’t feel guilty opening it on a weeknight!
In the glass, it bursts with frozen strawberries, raspberry coulis, hibiscus, and crushed chalk. The palate is light-bodied and brisk, with lively acidity, a crisp finish, and just enough floral lift to keep things interesting. It’s the kind of wine you want chilled, in a big glass, with good food and good company.
Serve it alongside charcuterie, summer hot dogs on the grill, or chicken wings. For something a little unexpected, it’s great with tinned mackerel and a squeeze of lemon. —Cara Patricia, DECANT Co-Founder
Maison Angelot is a family estate run by brothers Éric and Philippe Angelot in the village of Marignieu. With 29 hectares split across some 20 parcels of hillside and valley floor vineyards, they focus on producing approachable, food-friendly wines that highlight the diversity of Bugey. Their reds—often from older vines of Mondeuse, Poulsard, Pinot Noir, and Gamay—are known for their freshness and charm rather than weight or emulation of neighboring Burgundy or Savoie styles.
- WINEMAKER: Éric & Philippe Angelot
- FARMING: Organic
- VARIETY: 100% Gamay
- TERROIR: Limestone soils in Bugey, a small appellation in eastern France nestled between the Savoie and the Jura. The vineyards span both hillside and valley floor sites, benefiting from Alpine influences that preserve freshness.
- VINIFICATION: Grapes 80% destemmed; carbonic maceration; aged in neutral vessels to preserve fruit purity.
- AGING: Neutral vessels, short élevage.
- TASTING NOTES: Bursting with aromas of frozen strawberries, raspberry coulis, hibiscus, and crushed chalk. The palate is light-bodied, juicy, and brisk, with vibrant acidity and a crisp, fruity, slightly floral finish. A playful, easy-drinking red meant for immediate enjoyment.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Charcuterie, roasted chicken, grilled sausages, or tinned mackerel with lemon. Serve slightly chilled.
From our September 2025 Bottle Cult Notes
Maison Angelot Gamay, Bugey, Savoie, France 2024
If you’ve never heard of Bugey, you’re not alone. It’s a tiny appellation tucked in eastern France, between the Jura and the Savoie, often overshadowed by its better-known neighbors. But that’s part of the charm—and why I get so excited when I find delicious wines from here. They’re made for the table, refreshing and unpretentious, with just enough Alpine snap to keep them lively.
Maison Angelot is a family estate run by brothers Éric and Philippe Angelot in the village of Marignieu. The domaine covers 29 hectares across about 20 parcels, stretching from valley floor to hillside sites. The soils are limestone, the climate Alpine, and the style leans toward freshness and drinkability rather than weight. The brothers farm organically and make their wines with a light hand, preserving the character of their fruit. Gamay is the star here, and in Bugey it often shows up not only in still reds like this one, but also in the region’s semi-sweet, semi-sparkling méthode ancestrale wines known as Bugey-Cerdon.
This Gamay is about 80% destemmed, then given a carbonic maceration to bring out the variety’s bright, juicy side. The wine is aged briefly in neutral vessels to keep everything pure and fruit-driven. The wine really feels like summer in a glass, super playful, light, and built for immediate enjoyment. Don’t feel guilty opening it on a weeknight!
In the glass, it bursts with frozen strawberries, raspberry coulis, hibiscus, and crushed chalk. The palate is light-bodied and brisk, with lively acidity, a crisp finish, and just enough floral lift to keep things interesting. It’s the kind of wine you want chilled, in a big glass, with good food and good company.
Serve it alongside charcuterie, summer hot dogs on the grill, or chicken wings. For something a little unexpected, it’s great with tinned mackerel and a squeeze of lemon. —Cara Patricia, DECANT Co-Founder