COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chasselas
PRODUCER
Domaine La Colombe
REGION
Vaud
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Sweetness
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
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ABOUT THIS WINE
The Domaine La Colombe De Facto Pet Nat 2023 is a white sparkling wine from the La Côte AOC in Vaud, Switzerland, primarily made from Chasselas grapes. It is produced using the Petillant Naturel method. Domaine La Colombe, managed by the Paccot family for over 60 years, is dedicated to biodynamic viticulture, a practice they have implemented across their vineyards since 1999. Their farming methods focus on mechanical soil maintenance and limited use of natural products to preserve microbial life. The 2023 vintage experienced a challenging spring with mildew but benefited from favorable flowering conditions in early June.
ALCOHOL
11.0%
AVG. PRICE
€33
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pet Nat is an ancient method of sparkling wine production.
Fact 02
Domaine La Colombe has practiced biodynamic farming since 1999.
Fact 03
The wine is made from the Swiss native grape, Chasselas.
Fact 04
The producer is family-run for over 60 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The De Facto Pet Nat is produced using the Petillant Naturel method, involving a single fermentation that concludes in the bottle to create natural carbonation. Domaine La Colombe employs biodynamic farming practices across its vineyards, which began in 1999. These practices include mechanical soil maintenance and a restricted use of natural products for vineyard protection, such as Bordeaux mixture, sulfur, and plant infusions, aiming to preserve the soil's microbial life. Grapes are harvested by hand. The 2023 vintage experienced a wet spring with mildew pressure, followed by favorable flowering conditions in early June, leading to rapid vine growth.
