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LISE et BERTRAND JOUSSET Exilé Rosé Pet-Nat
LISE et BERTRAND JOUSSET Exilé Rosé Pet-Nat
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From the natural winemaking haven of Montlouis-sur-Loire in France's Loire Valley, the 2024 Exilé Rosé Pet-Nat by Lise and Bertrand Jousset embodies the couple's philosophy of "vin vivant"—living wine crafted to connect and share, born from their 11-hectare biodynamic estate (organic since inception, biodynamic since 2015). Founded in 2004 by Bertrand, a former soldier turned viticulturist, and Lise, a sommelier with roots on a Nantes dairy farm, the domaine spans 27 plots of vines aged 30 to 130 years across tuffeau limestone, clay, and flint soils. For this "exile" from their home turf, the duo sources hand-harvested Gamay and Grolleau from a dedicated 2-hectare biodynamic vineyard in Gaillac at Château Vignals—40-year-old vines yielding a true pétillant naturel, where spontaneous fermentation halts naturally at 15g/L residual sugar, is chilled, and bottled under crown cap to finish fizzing in bottle without disgorging or additives beyond minimal sulfur. Vinified 80% in stainless steel and 20% in neutral 400L barrels, it clocks in at 12% ABV, honoring the grapes' purity while dodging the flaws that plague lesser naturals.Pale ruby in the glass with a persistent, fine mousse, it unfurls a bouquet of delicate yeasty funk laced with ripe strawberries, raspberries, pear, orange peel, and a whisper of honey, underpinned by salty florals and a saline sea-spray minerality. On the palate, it's off-dry and creamy-textured, dancing with vibrant bubbles, zippy citrus acidity, and tightly woven red fruit—strawberry-banana cream, red currant, and tart raspberry—that clenches with flinty tension and a lively, effervescent snap. Approachable upon release yet built for joyful sharing now through 2026, this is pét-nat perfection for aperitifs, picnic charcuterie, spicy Thai salads, or simply toasting life's uninhibited smiles with friends. A benchmark in accessible excellence, proving natural sparklers can thrill without pretense.
