The Balivet family has been making wine in the village of Mérignat, in the Bugey region, for generations. Today, the domaine is led by Noël Balivet, who continues the family’s commitment to traditional methods and organic farming. Their specialty is Cerdon du Bugey, a naturally sparkling rosé made using the méthode ancestrale—a gentle, single fermentation that preserves freshness and low alcohol. Made from Gamay and Poulsard, Balivet’s Cerdon is vibrant, floral, and joyfully expressive, with delicate bubbles and a kiss of sweetness. It’s a wine of charm and heritage, handcrafted with minimal intervention and a deep respect for the land.
This gently sparkling rosé is crafted using the méthode ancestrale, preserving a natural sweetness and low alcohol. Bright, fragrant aromas of wild strawberry, cherry blossom, and crushed herbs lead into a frothy, fruit-forward palate with crisp acidity and a soft, cloud-like mousse. With just 7% ABV and no added sulphites, it’s an effortlessly drinkable, celebratory wine—refreshing, playful, and a beautifully pure expression of its alpine origin. Best served well chilled.
Producer Balivet
Origin Mérignat, Bugey, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France
Grapes Gamay & Poulsard
Vintage NV
Alcohol 7% ABV
Style Off-dry Sparkling Rosé
Bottle size 750ml
Winemaking Manual Harvest, Indigenous Yeast, Methode Ancestrale, No S02, No Dosage, No Filtering, No Fining.
Notes Natural, Organic, Biodynamic
UNITED KINGDOM
All orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
· Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day.
· On delivery day, you’ll receive a text message with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.99 for orders under £80
· £5.99 for orders over £80
· FREE for orders over £120
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands* (delivery Mon–Fri):
· £9.99 for orders under £150
· FREE for orders over £150
*Applies to postcodes: AB31–AB38, AB40–AB56, IV1–IV63, HS, KW1–KW17, PA20–PA38, PA41–PA49, PA60–PA78, PH4–PH44, PH49–PH50, BT, ZE, IM (Isle of Man), Channel Islands.
EUROPE
We currently ship to: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia.
· All European orders ship via UPS Express Delivery
· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
⚠️ Note for international customers: We do not charge UK VAT. However, you may need to pay local customs and handling fees (typically ~20%) depending on your country’s regulations.
Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
Please contact us for a personalised shipping quote.
If your country isn’t listed above, get in touch, we’ll be happy to check feasibility and provide a quote if possible.
Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
In some cases, large deliveries will be sent out with a wine courier and delivery time might vary. Please get in touch for more info.
