Martin Texier Petite Nature 2025

Aromatic and fresh approach to bubbles with a natural, playful feel.
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The story starts with Eric Texier whose wines have been nothing short of region defining over the past two decades. Not least thanks to his tireless work on bringing back one of the Rhône's most precious and historic appellations — Brézème — on the map of world-class terroir. Like his father, Martin pursued a diverse path before committing to winemaking having studied economics, DJed and worked for the legendary Louis Dressner in New York.

Martin cultivates about 5 hectares in the Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban and Brézème regions of northern Rhône and also tends his father’s vineyards in the same areas. Carried out with incredible care and insight, both father and son work together to replant and regraft vineyards with traditional grape varieties that can better handle the ever-increasing impact of global warming.

In the cellar, Martin works with spontaneous fermentation, no fining or filtration, ageing in tank or old barrels and a minimal addition of sulphur if deemed necessary at all. In the beginning, Martin used carbonic maceration a great deal, but as he got to know his terroir better, his style has evolved towards a mix of whole-cluster fermentation and more traditional vinification with destemmed grapes. The style is still elegant and juicy, but in the last few years there has been significantly more depth, seriousness and expression of terroir in his wine.

Origin: Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban, Rhône, France
Grapes: Muscat
Style: Pét-Nat