# Bulles de Pinot (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine Paul Prieur & Fils
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Vin de France, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €22
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, strawberry

## About this wine

Bulles de Pinot Paul Prieur & Fils is a 2022 vintage sparkling wine from Domaine Paul Prieur & Fils, classified as Vin de France. It is produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. The estate is a family-run winery with a history spanning 11 generations, located in the Sancerre region, and managed by Luc and Philippe Prieur. While known for Sauvignon Blanc, they also work with old Pinot Noir vines. This wine is vegan-friendly and sometimes produced using the ancestral method, often referred to as Pet Nat.

## Interesting facts

- Made from 100% Pinot Noir, a rare choice for sparkling wine.
- Sometimes referred to as a Pet Nat, using the ancestral method.
- Family estate with 11 generations of winemaking history.
- Vegan-friendly production.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and red berry notes complement lighter proteins and cut through richness. Its subtle fruitiness pairs well with fresh herbs and citrus, while its effervescence can cleanse the palate after richer dishes.

## Wine making process

Bulles de Pinot Paul Prieur & Fils is a sparkling wine produced by Domaine Paul Prieur & Fils, classified as Vin de France. The wine is made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes. The winemaking process likely involves a method to create effervescence, potentially utilizing the ancestral method where fermentation occurs in the bottle. The classification as Vin de France allows for flexibility in winemaking choices. The 2022 vintage was produced to highlight a fresh and youthful character.