Expressive aromas with well-defined character typical of its style.
Well-structured palate with balanced fruit, acidity, and depth. Good complexity.
Clean finish with pleasant length and lingering notes.
Frank Peillot Cremant Bugey Montagnieu NV is a sparkling wine from Frank Peillot. Priced at £24.95, it offers excellent value for its category.
On the nose, this wine presents well-defined aromas characteristic of its style. The palate is well-structured with balanced fruit and acidity, showing good complexity and depth. The finish is clean with pleasant length.
A reliable example of its style that delivers solid value. Worth seeking out.
London Dry, Distillery Heritage, Industry Analysis, Spirits Editorial
- Really fun find
Picked this up from a local wine shop after the guy behind the counter recommended it. Never heard of Bugey before but this is seriously refreshing — loads of fruit but still crisp and zippy. At £25 it's not cheap for a midweek bottle but I'd definitely get it again for a nice occasion.
13 March 2026
- Nice but a bit pricey
It's pleasant enough, clean and well balanced with some decent complexity if you pay attention. But honestly for nearly £25 I expected a bit more wow factor. Would probably reach for a good Cava or Prosecco at half the price for everyday drinking.
7 March 2026
- Solid sparkling for the money
Bought this for a dinner party instead of Champagne and nobody complained. It's got a nice freshness to it and doesn't feel heavy at all despite being pretty flavourful. Good but not life-changing — I'd say it's fair for £25.
5 March 2026
- Great aperitif wine
Had this before dinner on a Friday night and it was spot on. Light, bright acidity, and at 12.5% you can have a couple of glasses without feeling rough. It's got more going on than your average sparkling — some real depth in the middle that keeps it interesting.
17 January 2026
- Decent with food
Saw this on a restaurant wine list and took a punt on it. Goes really well with lighter food — we had it with some fish and salads and it was a great match. Clean finish, nothing too heavy. Wouldn't necessarily seek it out in a shop but I'd order it again if I spotted it on a menu.
8 November 2025
- Birthday treat that delivered
My partner got me this for my birthday and I loved it. The bubbles are fine and persistent, and there's this lovely layered quality where you keep finding new things in each sip. Really elegant without being stuffy. Would happily drink this over plenty of Champagnes I've had.
2 November 2025
- Absolute gem
I'm on a bit of a mission to try sparkling wines outside of Champagne and this is one of the best I've found. Seriously expressive on the nose, beautifully balanced, and the finish just lingers perfectly. Frank Peillot clearly knows what they're doing. Already ordered another bottle.
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