Languedoc Roussilon - Kaban - Le Petit Kiff Rosé 2023 Bouteille (75cl)
Le Petit Kiff Rosé 2023 is a cuvée from Kaban, produced in France under the Vin de France appellation in Languedoc. It combines equal parts Grenache and Syrah. Kaban is headed by Hélio Godefroy and Antoine Jonquères.
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
- Le Petit Kiff
- Millésime
- 2023
Cépage et assemblage
- Grape Variety
- 50% Grenache, 50% Syrah
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.
Le Petit Kiff
Le Petit Kiff is a Vin de France cuvée crafted from a blend combining Muscat with red grapes, the precise composition of which may vary. Depending on the vintage, it is presented as a rosé or a maceration wine, produced in a natural and low-intervention style. It is distinguished by its aromatic, light, and convivial character.
- Origin of the cuvée name
- The name draws on the familiar expression "petit kiff", evoking simple and immediate pleasure, in keeping with the convivial and easy-drinking character sought by Kaban.
- Cuvée creation year
- 2021
- Style of the cuvée
- A light, fresh, and highly aromatic wine, generally a rosé or lightly macerated, prioritizing drinkability, fruit vibrancy, and the floral expression of Muscat.
- Position within the range
- Founding and emblematic cuvee of Kaban, designed as a convivial and immediately accessible wine.
Histoire de la cuvée
Le Petit Kiff is presented by Kaban as its first wine and as the cuvee that best embodies the estate's playful and convivial spirit. Its first documented commercial vintage is 2021, the year Kaban launched its professional production with approximately 6,000 bottles in total.
