Languedoc Roussilon - Kaban - Cuvée Agro - Vin de France 2020 Bouteille (75cl)
Kaban Agro 2020 is a French red wine crafted by Kaban in the Languedoc, made from 100% Grenache. The Agro cuvée comes from a parcel of Grenache and is part of the Kaban estate, located in Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines in the Roussillon. The estate notably cultivates Grenache under certified organic agriculture, an approach consistent with this single-varietal expression.
La bouteille proposée
- Size
- Bottle (75cl)
- Label Condition
- Perfect
- Fill Level
- Perfect
- Capsule Condition
- Perfect
Identité du vin
- Couleur
- Red
- Pays
- France
- Région
- Languedoc
- Appellation
- Vin de France
- Producteur / Domaine
- Kaban
- Cuvée
- Agro
- Millésime
- 2020
Cépage et assemblage
- Grape Variety
- 100% Grenache
Kaban
Kaban is a small estate in Roussillon founded by brothers Antoine and Henri Jonquères along with their childhood friend Helio Godefroy. Located in Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines, it farms approximately 4.5 hectares of vines, planted mainly with Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Muscat, and produces cuvées such as Piano Piano, Agro, and Le Petit Kiff. Helio Godefroy manages the winemaking, while Antoine primarily tends the vines and Henri assists in the cellar while overseeing the orchards.
- Owner
- Antoine Jonquères, Henri Jonquères et Helio Godefroy
- Maître de chais
- Helio Godefroy
- Surface (ha)
- 4.50 ha
- Production (average bottles per vintage)
- 8000
Histoire du domaine
In 2018, brothers Antoine and Henri Jonquères and their childhood friend Helio Godefroy took over a family property of about 10 hectares near Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines in Roussillon, which belonged to an uncle of the brothers. At the time, the estate included roughly 4 hectares of old vines, peach and apricot orchards, and buildings requiring restoration. Antoine and Henri came from the theater and acting profession, whereas Helio had studied economics and finance before working in investment banking. The three partners initiated the organic conversion of the farm and began vinifying in an old mill in 2019 and 2020. Their neighbor Joseph, founder of Moulin de Breuil, introduced them to biodynamics and a mindful approach to plants and fermentations. In 2020, they traveled through the wine regions of southern France and Spain to meet natural winemakers; their encounter with Cyril Fhal from Clos du Rouge Gorge subsequently led to a consulting and friendly relationship. That same year, the purchase of a 0.5-hectare Muscat plot brought the vineyard area to approximately 4.5 hectares. The 2021 vintage marked their first professional production, totaling around 6,000 bottles. Between 2021 and 2022, the estate organized its lineup around cuvées such as Le Petit Kiff, Piano Piano, Agro, and Muskaban. The 2022 harvest was vinified in a cellar still under construction, using very limited equipment. An interview published in 2026 indicates an annual production now approaching 8,000 bottles.
Agro
Agro is a red Vin de France made from Grenache, sourced from the eponymous plot at Domaine Kaban in Roussillon. The cuvée is distinguished by early harvesting, short maceration, and light extraction aimed at preserving acidity and freshness. It is crafted without fining or filtration, with little to no sulfites depending on the bottling.
- Origin of the cuvée name
- The name comes from the "Agro" plot from which the Grenache originates.
- Cuvée creation year
- 2021
- Style of the cuvée
- Fresh, lightly extracted, and energetic red Grenache, prioritizing fruit purity, acidity, and a supple structure rather than concentration.
Histoire de la cuvée
Agro appeared among the wines of Kaban's first commercial vintage in 2021. The cuvée comes from the Agro plot, to which the estate attributes a particular microbiological profile; the aging methods have since evolved depending on the vintages.
