Le Domaine d'Henri 821 Pet Nat 2022

Grape: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2022
Type: Sparkling

This sparkling white wine is crafted using the méthode ancestrale from thirty-five-year-old chardonnay vines within the Chablis appellation. The name directly references the total number of days required to produce the wine from initial growing season to cellar release. The alcoholic fermentation begins in stainless steel vats and finishes directly inside the bottle to capture natural carbonation. It undergoes thirty-six months of maturation on its fine lees before a zero-dosage disgorgement.

It displays a bright straw color with a very fine, persistent bead, releasing refined aromas of citrus fruit and delightful toast. On the palate, the medium-bodied frame is serious and structural, balancing a full fruit core with an underlying high mineral tension. Subtle notes of exotic fruits interweave with a distinct vein of marine salinity across the mid-palate. A clean wave of natural acidity cuts through the texture, keeping it fresh. It concludes bone-dry.