Petit Sauvage
Pierre Caizergues and Antonin Bonnet first crossed paths in New York on July 4th, 2010, bonding over their shared roots in the South of France, Pierre from AOP Malepère and Antonin from AOP Terrasses du Larzac, both with deep family ties to local viticulture. A decade later, they turned that connection into Pierre & Antonin, a wine house built around a bold, creative vision: producing natural, accessible "vins d'auteur" with no chemicals, no added sulfites, and no compromises.
Their wines are made exclusively from resistant grape varieties, natural crosses between European and American vines that thrive with minimal intervention, and vinified using only indigenous yeasts.
Their commitment to sustainability runs through every detail of the operation. Bottles are among the lightest available and sourced within 80 km of the vineyard, corks come from Roussillon forests, natural wax replaces aluminum capsules, and labels are made from recycled fibers like sugarcane, hemp, and flax. From vine to packaging, Pierre & Antonin reflects a philosophy that is as eco-conscious as it is uncompromising in craft.
Pierre & Antonin offers a vibrant range of natural wines spanning three colors: red, white, and orange. For those who crave lively, expressive profiles, their Petit Sauvage collection is the perfect introduction:
- Petit Sauvage Red: Crafted from Cabernet Cortis, harvested at peak ripeness, and vinified whole-cluster without destemming or crushing.
- Petit Sauvage Orange: Produced from Souvignier Gris, undergoing an 11-day skin-contact (pellicular) maceration, similarly left whole-cluster to extract rich texture and color.
- Petit Sauvage Blanc: Also made from Souvignier Gris, these grapes are harvested at ideal maturity and immediately cold-pressed to preserve the fruit's brilliant radiance.
The Petit Sauvage Blanc also serves as the foundation for their sparkling iteration. By bottling the fermenting wine without any added sugars or sulfites, the ambient warmth allows the alcoholic fermentation to finish safely inside the bottle. The trapped carbon dioxide creates the beautiful, natural effervescence of a Pét-Nat (Pétillant Naturel).
