2022 Henri Chauvet Qui Sait Pet-Nat Sparkling Blanc de Noirs

After formative apprenticeships alongside Rhône luminaries Thierry Allemand and Jérôme Bressy, former finance professional Henri Chauvet established his domaine in 2021 across 10.5 hectares of steep, volcanic hillsides in Boudes, Auvergne. Working organically with horse-ploughed parcels of Gamay, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay, Henri navigates contrasting terroirs of basalt slopes and rich red clays with exacting manual care. In the cellar, his approach is refreshingly non-dogmatic, refusing to let natural wine ideology supersede terroir, favoring native-yeast whole-bunch fermentations, zero fining or filtration, and a judicious hand with sulfur. The resulting wines are pure, chiseled, and vibrantly expressive, capturing the electric energy and singular character of Auvergne's historic hillsides.

Crafted from directly pressed organic Gamay, Qui Sait is an ancestral-method blanc de noirs that highlights the natural energy and tension of Boudes’ volcanic terroir. Bottled unfiltered with minimal intervention, it offers a fresh, dry, and thirst-quenching sparkling profile that balances effortless drinkability with an authentic sense of place.