Winemaker Notes
Petit Sauvage shows blackcurrant and cassis on the nose with notes of roasted pine. The palate displays fig jam and earthy notes with a touch of rosemary and thyme toward the end.
Perfect to be paired with tomato based dishes or grilled poultry.
Petit Sauvage Rouge is an exciting new natural and certified vegan wine made from Cabernet Cortis, an extraordinary varietal with a strong resistance to vine diseases. As a result, this bright and fresh wine is made without the addition of copper and sulfur spreads in the vineyard. Less treatments result in a much smaller carbon footprint and a sustainable approach, to benefit the planet!
Vegan-Friendly
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The 2024 Pierre & Antonin PETIT SAUVAGE! ROUGE VIN DE FRANCE reveals a deep ruby color and opens with alluring aromas reminiscent of a forest floor on a warm summer night. Medium-bodied and buoyant on the palate, it shows lively energy, perky acidity, and a vibrant mix of red and black fruits, accented by a touch of dried bark. The wine carries through with a lifted, lively finish, making it both engaging and refreshingly expressive. A perfect companion for duck rillettes on a toasted baguette or a wild mushroom tart with thyme and Gruyère, dishes that echo the wine’s rustic charm and earthy nuances. (Tasted: March 20, 2026, San Francico, CA)
Pierre & Antonin are local winemakers who craft delicious wines from the Languedoc region of France. These naturally sparkling wines are organically farmed and made using traditional methods of winemaking. The results are all natural, dry wines made without the addition of sulfites. Crafted by Pierre Caizergues & Antonin Bonnet both from the Languedoc region of France, with artwork by Oscar Lett, UK-French artist based in Brooklyn, NY. The estate is located in the Corbieres region at the bottom slopes of the Montagne Noire. The vineyards there was planted in the mid-sixties and produce natural low-yield due to the low rainfall (35 to 45mm per year only). All wines are organically farmed since they were planted. There is also no treatment in the vineyard especially no additions of any sulfites/pesticides or insecticides. All wines are also vegan friendly.
Beyond the usual suspects, there are hundreds of red grape varieties grown throughout the world. Some are indigenous specialties capable of producing excellent single varietal wines, while others are better suited for use as blending grapes. Each has its own distinct viticultural characteristics, as well as aroma and flavor profiles, offering much to be discovered by the curious wine lover. In particular, Portugal and Italy are known for having a multitude of unique varieties but they can really be found in any region.
A small category representing the wines that either fall outside of appellation lines or don’t subscribe to the law and traditions set forth by the French government within certain classified appellations, “Vin De France” is a catch-all that includes some of the most basic French wines as well as those of superior quality. The category includes large production, value-driven wines. It also includes some that were made with a great deal of creativity, diligence and talent by those who desire to make wine outside of governmental restrictions. These used to be called Vin de Table (table wine) but were renamed to compete with other European countries' wines of similar quality.