Clement Bartschi Bugey Cru Manicle Rouge

The palate is bright, taut, and beautifully sculpted, opening with red cherry, wild strawberry, and cranberry crunchbefore moving into a savoury, mineral‑etched core that reflects Manicle’s steep limestone slopes. Acidity is lively and finely cut, giving the wine vertical lift and a sense of alpine freshness, while tannins are fine, chalky, and delicately firm, offering more structure than many Savoie‑adjacent reds. Subtle notes of rosehip, pomegranate seed, white pepper, and dried alpine herbs add aromatic detail across the mid‑palate, which remains transparent, linear, and quietly powerful. A faint earthy‑stony undertone anchors the fruit without weighing it down.