Pierre & Antonin Vivant Pet-Nat

Winemaker Pierre & Antonin on the winery

“With Pierre & Antonin, we want to show that winegrowing can be done differently. We work exclusively with disease-resistant grape varieties that are naturally better equipped to withstand major fungal diseases, reducing the need for vineyard treatments. Our vineyards are farmed organically, and in the cellar we rely on the natural yeasts present on the grapes. We add no sulphites or other winemaking inputs. This allows us to create lively, pure wines that put fruit first while contributing to a more sustainable approach to winemaking.”

And on Languedoc, France

“Our Vivant Pet-Nat comes from the area around Carcassonne in southern France, where we work with Souvignier Gris. This disease-resistant grape allows us to grow healthy fruit with minimal intervention. For this sparkling wine, we use the age-old méthode ancestrale: we bottle the wine before its first fermentation has fully finished. Fermentation continues in the bottle, naturally producing the carbon dioxide that creates the bubbles. There is no second fermentation involving added sugar or yeast. In the glass, expect fresh apple, pear and citrus, alongside white flowers and a hint of almond. The bubbles are lively and the finish refreshing. A natural, playful choice for aperitifs.”