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Sample Pét-Nat, NV

Loire, France

Sparkling · 11% · 750ml

Placeholder verdict: cloudy, gently fizzy, cheerfully imprecise.

Around £24 · Fair value · Genuinely adventurous

Bottle portrait: Sample Pét-Nat, Loire. Natural light, real table.

Where to buy

  • Illustrative Online Retailer£25.50
  • Illustrative Wine Merchant£24.00

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What it tastes like

Body2 out of 5, from Light to Full. Light
Acidity4 out of 5, from Soft to Zippy. Zippy
Tannin1 out of 5, from None to Firm. None
Sweetness2 out of 5, from Bone dry to Sweet. Bone dry
Oak1 out of 5, from None to Obvious. None
Fruit3 out of 5, from Subtle to Loud. Middle

Flavours

Green fruit · Citrus · Brioche, bread · Earthy

Style

Unusual · Funky · Refreshing · Light

Good for

Before dinner · The weekend · Something to celebrate

Food

Crisps · Fried food · Soft cheese

Our verdict

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Why we like it

Placeholder: fun without being silly.

What to know

Placeholder: the cloudiness is normal; chill it well.

Who it’s for

Anyone who finds Champagne stuffy.

Who should skip it

Anyone expecting fine, persistent bubbles.

The detail

Grapes
Chenin Blanc
Origin
Loire, France
Alcohol
11%
Fermentation
Placeholder: single fermentation in bottle
Farming
Biodynamic

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