Karim Vionnet Grabuge "Sweet Sparkling" Méthode Aromatique

If you are looking for a sparkling wine that completely sheds the stiff, traditional vibe, this bottle from natural Beaujolais star Karim Vionnet is an absolute must-try. Vionnet, who cut his teeth training under local natural wine legends like Guy Breton, brings that same zero-intervention ethos to this incredibly unique, lightly sweet sparkling Gamay.

Rather than standard dry bubbles, "Grabuge" is a playfully aromatic demi-sec. The hand-harvested Gamay is immediately pressed and fermented naturally using native yeasts. Before fermentation is complete, the wine is bottled under a crown cap to trap a light, vibrant effervescence and a touch of natural residual sugar. It is then disgorged with no added dosage, maintaining a profile that is fresh and light.

• Producer: Karim Vionnet
• Region: Beaujolais, France
• Varieties: 100% Gamay
• Alcohol: 7.5%