Vivanterre, Pet Nat Blanc, 2021

- Vibrant - Fresh - Floral -

Producer: Vivanterre

Region/Country: France

Grape(s): Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, and Sylvaner

Style: Pet Nat White (Naturally Sparkling)

Dry/Sweet Value: 1 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)

A collaboration between legendary winemakers Patrick Bouju and Justine Loiseau, Global fashion designer Rosie and Max Assoulin, and internationally renowned sommelier, Cedric Nicaise. Using organically and biodynamically farmed grapes, vinified using natural processes and untouched by any fining, filtering, or added sulfites.

The 2021 Pet-Nat Blanc is a blend of Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, and Sylvaner; the first three come from the village of Heiligenstein and the Sylvaner from Rosheim, both in Alsace. The grapes were harvested in early September and each varietal began fermentation separately, until about 20 grams of residual remained. The juice was then blended, bottled, and left to continue to ferment. The wine was aged under crown cap from mid-November 2020 until disgorgement at the end of April 2021.