Domaine Dandelion Pét Nat
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Gamay
Vintage: 2023
Christian Knott and Morgane Seuillot of Domaine Dandelion have two hectares of old vines in a patchwork of small plots around the village of Meloisey near St Romain. Viticulture is organic with some biodynamics - Christian and Morgane spray raw milk on the vines instead of sulphur and eschew any machinery in the vineyards, preferring to employ their trusty horse. Once harvested by hand, the grapes are pressed in an old wooden screw press and aged in neutral oak under their house before bottling without filtration or sulphur.
The 2023 Pét Nat is Pinot Noir and Gamay from the co-planted vines of their En Vaucurien parcel in the commune of Volnay, high up in the middle of pine forests. Pressed directly, fermented for 14 days and bottled with no disgorgement or additions. A textured and vibrant Pet Nat that is full of life and energy.