Vivant Pet Nat - Pierre & Antonin

Vivant Pet Nat - Pierre & AntoninWith Vivant Pet Nat - Pierre & Antonin , a vibrant natural sparkling wine from the sunny south of France fills the glass, radiating pure joie de vivre. In the glass it shines a pale straw yellow with fine, persistent mousse. Delicate cloudiness hints at its artisanal nature and enhances the charming, unvarnished character of this Pet Nat. On the nose, Vivant Pet Nat - Pierre & Antonin reveals a fragrant, almost playful aroma. Crisp green apple comes first, as fresh as biting into cool fruit. Notes of lemongrass, juicy lime and a hint of grapefruit peel join in. Floral tones of chamomile and white blossoms hover above, bringing a subtle, soothing herbal spice into play. A light mineral streak recalls cool stones after summer rain and keeps the freshness taut. On the palate, the wine is dry, clear and precise. The perlage is lively yet finely sparkling, creating a wonderfully expanding mouthfeel. The flavors of green apple, pear and lime zest run straight through, complemented by a hint of lemon balm and freshly cut herbs. The acidity is crisp and pronounced, yet always well integrated so that the wine never seems harsh. The body remains slender and linear, almost floating across the palate and bringing genuine drinking pleasure. On the finish, chamomile appears again, along with a hint of mirabelle and a delicate yeast note reminiscent of fresh sourdough bread. This light yeasty spice gives the wine depth and seriousness without masking its youthful lightness. The style is clear: fresh, animating, purist, with natural charm and vibrant drive on the palate. The Souvignier Gris grape plays the leading role here and shows its exciting side in Languedoc-Roussillon. The climate near the Mediterranean provides plenty of sunshine, plus a mostly dry breeze that allows the grapes to ripen ideally right up to harvest. Calcareous and stony soils lend the wine its saline streak and a palpable mineral tension. The result is a sparkling wine with character that elegantly unites lightness and depth. The aromas can be divided into three clear areas: Fruit: green apple, pear, lime, grapefruit peel Floral and herbal: chamomile, white blossom, lemongrass, lemon balm Spice and minerality: fine yeast note, wet stone, delicate citrus zest Vivant Pet Nat - Pierre & Antonin appeals to connoisseurs who love natural, unadorned sparkling wines and want to explore new paths in Pet Nat. Its crisp texture and crystal-clear freshness make it suitable for many occasions. Typical moments for this wine: As an energetic aperitif at the start of an evening As an exciting talking point at a wine party or tasting As a creative food companion to light, modern cuisine In Languedoc-Roussillon, Mediterranean sunshine combines with often strong winds that cool the nights and ease the strain on the vines. This combination gives Souvignier Gris juicy ripeness and at the same time fresh, vibrant acidity. The grape is perfectly suited to a natural sparkling wine, as it brings aromas of citrus, light stone fruit and herbs as well as a stable structure. The result is a wine that vibrates with energy in the glass yet always remains elegant. Production of Vivant Pet Nat by Pierre & Antonin The grapes for this Pet Nat come from carefully tended vineyards in Languedoc-Roussillon in the south of France. The climate is warm and sunny, yet cool winds from the hills and the sea ensure freshness. The soils consist of limestone, clay and stony scree. This mix brings structure, minerality and precise acidity to the wine. The Souvignier Gris variety shows its full potential here. It contributes aromas of citrus, light apple, herbs and gentle spice. In sparkling form it delivers a crisp texture and a clear, direct profile. Pierre and Antonin place great value on carefully ripened grapes. Harvest therefore takes place at ripe yet fresh stages so that the acidity remains taut and the fruit appears juicy. The grapes are brought to the winery quickly. There they are gently pressed to preserve the delicate aromas in the skins. A short period of skin contact intensifies the structure and lends light tannins that make the wine seem more exciting and grippy. The must runs off clear and is transferred to stainless-steel tanks where fermentation begins. Fermentation takes place with natural yeast or carefully selected cultured yeasts, always with a focus on precision and purity of fruit. The must ferments at cooler temperatures so that the delicate aromas of apple, citrus and chamomile can fully develop. The crucial step for this Pet Nat is that fermentation is not fully completed in the tank. Instead, the producers bottle the still-fermenting must when there is enough residual sugar to create fine perlage in the finished wine. The wine then continues fermenting in the bottle, naturally producing carbon dioxide. This traditional Pet Nat method results in the typical, slightly wild fizz and charming imperfection. No second fermentation, no dosage, no major inte...