Les Capriades is the king of pét-nat.
Pét-Nat is almost their sole focus. When you taste Capriades, it's very difficult not to be impressed by their meticulousness and skill. When it comes to pét-nat, Capriades is simply way ahead of the pack.
Today, we're excited to offer three different sparklers from Capriades that cover the range very nicely.
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Pétillant nature (or pét-nat) is a way of making sparkling wines by putting wine that hasn't completed fermentation into a bottle. As the wine continues to ferment, bubbles develop. It's a style of wine that has become very popular. It's also a style that's really challenging to get right. Judging sweetness and getting the right amount of bubbles is difficult.
Les Capriades buys organically grown grapes from friends in the village of Faverolles. They harvest the grapes themselves, putting them through a ruthless selection process. The soils in Faverolles are silex and clay over limestone. You can feel a tightly woven minerality coursing through all of their pét-nats.
The Menu Pineau is the driest of the three wines. It has an electric cut. The fierce tension, precision, and balance make it really compelling. The Piège à Filles is Chardonnay based and richer. It has a beautiful elegance and nicely refined bubbles. Finally, the Pynoz Rosé is equal parts Pinot Noir and Pineau d'Aunis. The Pynoz is silky and very refreshing. It boasts layered red fruits, spice, and floral notes with an appealing mineral backbone.
These are joyful and exciting wines. People have certainly taken notice. Our previous Capriades have sold out in a matter of hours. Please give us your ideal order, and we'll try our best.
To order, email offers@crushwineco.com or call the store at (212) 980-9463.
Joe Salamone
Wine Buyer
Crush Wine & Spirits
