Pet Nat is the abbreviation for “pétillant naturel”, or natural sparkling. It is a natural sparkling wine. The grapes are grown in keeping with organic or biodynamic farming. No additives are added, nor any sulphites: just like natural wine. It is often said that Pet’ Nat’ is made using the ancestral method. So let us set off to discover Pet Nat.

How do you make a Pet Nat?

To make Pet Nat, you use an ancestral method. It is different from the Champagne method used by all the champagne houses. In the winemaking process, the yeasts consume the sugar and produce alcohol. This process is called “alcoholic fermentation”. However, for the production of natural sparkling wine, you stop this process halfway before bottling. This fermentation is stopped by cold. Once the temperature rises again, the yeasts in the bottle finish consuming the sugars, thus releasing the carbon dioxide that is behind the bubbles of this natural sparkling wine. It is by being made using this method that Pet’ Nat’ stands out from the crowd.

Why choose a Pet Nat?

There are plenty of arguments in favour of these lovely bottles. First of all, by choosing a natural sparkling wine, you will amaze everyone. These pretty little bottles are still little known to the general public. There is plenty there to open the taste buds of your loved ones! On top of that, natural sparkling wine is generally available at a good price. You will be able to find very lovely bottles at a very reasonable price. So you can treat yourself without being afraid of breaking the bank. What is more, Pet Nat is fashionable: there is plenty there to be stylish! More seriously, we are seeing real enthusiasm for natural sparkling wine all over the world. In France and around the world, the new generations of consumers are snapping up these little gems. Finally, you will set off to discover new flavours that will take you travelling. One important argument should be taken into account. Pet’ Nat’ is a sparkling wine often made among friends, for friends. With natural sparkling wine, no fuss. The important thing with natural sparkling wine is to enjoy the bubbles with your friends or your family!

A few natural sparkling wines

Since we do not want to leave you navigating the ocean of natural sparkling wine without giving you a few tasting tips, here are a few Pet Nats we invite you to taste:

  • Splash by Domaine Barouillet: a natural sparkling wine, 100% Sémillon. A real easy-drinker, this natural sparkling wine is ideal for the aperitif. With an alcohol content of 9.5%. Citrus, freshness and a lovely little bitterness: this sparkling wine is ideal for the start of an evening.
  • Brutal, by Sébastien Dervieux: an absolutely incredible Pet Nat, 100% Chenin. With Brutal, you are going to have a real treat. This sparkling wine is particularly fresh and lively. Here is a wine that wakes you up!
  • Elle est pas bulle la vie? by Catherine and Pierre Breton: Catherine and Pierre Breton need no introduction, and that is for a reason. This natural sparkling wine is incredibly fresh. With a 100% Chenin grape variety, this sparkling wine comes from grapes grown on a flinty clay soil. In short, we keep coming back for more.

So, with these little tasting tips, you will be able to treat yourself and please your friends. Have you tasted an incredible Pet Nat? Leave a comment or contact us, and we will make sure to add it to our little list!

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