Pétillant Naturel Blanc

Opens with a breeze of cider apples and salty citrus, somewhere between pink grapefruit zest and wind off a cold sea. The palate is clean and mineral - think crushed oyster shells dusted with sea salt. But there's more going on beneath: hints of meadow herbs, white blossoms, a flicker of honey, and a savoury yeastiness that rounds things out. The bubbles are fine yet nervy, the acidity bright. It's brisk, unpolished, and a little wild. Not well composed, but drinks effortlessly.