Cerdon

Cerdon is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Located in the historic Bugey area, the village sits among hills and agricultural land that characterize the rural landscape of the region.

Cerdon is closely associated with the Bugey-Cerdon wine, a pink sparkling wine produced in the surrounding vineyards. It is commonly made by the ancestral fermentation method, which involves a partial fermentation that finishes in the bottle. Grapes such as Gamay and Poulsard are typically used to give the wine its color and fruity character. The resulting wine is light in body and gently effervescent, often served as an aperitif or with desserts.

In addition to viticulture, the locality has a rural economy based on farming and local services. The community's size is modest, and local life centers on agriculture, countryside heritage, and small-scale production.

The name Cerdon is closely associated with the Bugey-Cerdon wine, a regional sparkling wine produced in the surrounding area.