Classification and Previous Naming
The wines of Bugey have been classified as VDQS wines since 1958, initially under the name Vin du Bugey. Before the 2004 change to the present VDQS names, all of the following names in combination with additional designations were possible for Bugey wines:
- Mousseux du Bugey
- Pétillant du Bugey
- Roussette du Bugey
- Roussette du Bugey, plus the mention of one of the following crus: Anglefort, Arbignieu, Chanay, Lagnieu, Montagnieu, Virieu-le-Grand.
- Vin du Bugey, or Bugey
- Vin du Bugey, or Bugey, plus the mention of one of the following crus: Virieu-le-Grand, Montagnieu, Manicle, Machuraz, Cerdon
- Vin du Bugey-Cerdon pétillant
- Vin du Bugey-Cerdon mousseux
- Vin du Bugey mousseux
- Vin du Bugey pétillant
Bugey has wished to achieve full Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) status for some time. As of April 2008, INAO published draft AOC regulations for Bugey and Roussette du Bugey as part of the scrutiny process. By May 28, 2009, the scrutiny process was finished and INAO gave its approval, with official publication of AOC rules to follow.
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