Santa Julia La Mantis Pet Nat Natural Wine - 750ml

The 2022 Chardonnay Pet Nat La Mantis is in its second vintage and presents a sunny, shimmering yellow in the glass. On the nose, it opens with a fine, yeasty lift that hints at the bottle-fermented charm to come,?? evolving into nuanced white fruit aromatics as it warms. There is a poised, mineral core beneath, with bright citrus and orchard fruit notes that unfold as the wine breathes. The bubbles arrive with a gentle, persistent fizz, adding a delicate effervescence that keeps the palate buoyant and refreshed.

In the mouth, the wine feels indulgent yet chiselled, with a creamy texture from the bubbles that never loses its snap. Malic tension lends a brisk acidity that keeps the flavors taut, clean, and distinctly refreshing. Flavors ride a line between concentration and transparency: there is fruit intensity—apple, pear, a whisper of white peach—yet the impression remains diaphanous, almost glassy, as if the wine is both expressive and poised at once. The finish is long and electric, leaving a light, lemony zest that lingers without heaviness.

La Mantis delivers a raw, simple purity that is refreshing in its honesty. This is a pétillant naturel that celebrates its own terroir and technique, inviting pairing with light seafood, creamy cheeses, or a bright summer salad. A vivacious, approachable expression of Chardonnay, captured in its second vintage.