A gorgeous ‘pet nat’ made from Chenin Blanc, aged on its lees for 2 years, showing not only fresh fruit aromas and flavours of green apple and pear, but also some feint hints of crumbled shortbread from the extended lees ageing. Fun and not entirely frivolous! 11% alc. Wild yeasts. Minimal sulphur (15 mg/l). Zero dosage. Drink now-2030

Press review:

The Wine Enthusiast: “Intriguing and finely tuned, this sparkler layers bay leaf and fresh apple with a distinctly savoury edge. The herbal nuance adds depth and complexity, while the fruit keeps it lifted and precise. Energetic on the palate, with a refined mousse and a long, characterful finish that leans as much into texture as flavour.“ 92 points

Petillant Naturel

Also called méthode ancestrale (the original, pre-Champagne method), it involves only one continuous fermentation that completes in the bottle without added sugar or yeast, so there is no dosage.