COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Xavier Weisskopf
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Haggan Pet Nat is a 2019 vintage sparkling white wine made from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes, produced by Xavier Weisskopf in the Loire Valley, specifically Montlouis-sur-Loire and Touraine. Xavier Weisskopf established his estate in 2005, focusing on organic and biodynamic farming principles. This wine is distinguished by its emphasis on purity and energy, setting it apart from more conventionally 'funky' Pet Nats. It is a limited production offering, showcasing the expressive potential of the Chenin Blanc grape from its regional terroir.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
11-11°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made with 100% Chenin Blanc grapes.
Fact 02
Aged for 28 months on its lees.
Fact 03
Fermented with natural yeasts.
Fact 04
Aged in troglodyte cellars.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Haggan Pet Nat is produced using 100% Chenin Blanc grapes, hand-harvested from 10-year-old vines. Fermentation begins with natural yeasts in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures. The wine is then bottled with residual sugar to initiate a secondary fermentation, creating its natural sparkle. It undergoes an extended aging period of 28 months on its lees, primarily within the producer's cool, stable troglodyte cellars. Xavier Weisskopf's approach emphasizes organic and biodynamic viticulture with minimal intervention throughout the winemaking process.
