Pét-Nats

Short for pétillant naturel, pét-nats are naturally sparkling wines that are bottled during its first fermentation. While pét-nats may seem trendy, the production method is by no means new. 

While the initial fermentation of the wine is still underway, the juice is bottled, and completes its fermentation in the bottle. This results in the carbon dioxide that usually escapes as a gas during the first fermentation being contained in the bottle, creating a naturally sparkling wine. This method is also sometimes referred to as méthode ancestrale.

Pét-nats typically do not undergo any additional interventions, meaning that they are not filtered or fined, do not undergo any dosage, and sediment from the lees is often left in the bottle. They can also be made from any grape variety and anywhere.