Languedoc Roussilon - Kaban - Cuvée Piano Piano - Vin de France 2018 Bouteille (75cl)
Piano Piano 2018 from Kaban is a French red wine from Languedoc, classified as Vin de France. This cuvée blends equal parts Grenache and Syrah. It is crafted by Hélio Godefroy and Antoine Jonquères under the name Kaban.
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
- Piano Piano
- Millésime
- 2018
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.
Piano Piano
Piano Piano is a red Vin de France cuvée produced by Kaban in Roussillon. It blends Grenache and Syrah from distinct parcels, vinified separately then blended. The proportions and certain vinification details may evolve depending on the vintage.
- Origin of the cuvée name
- “Piano piano” means “slowly, gradually” in Italian; the name reflects the creators' desire to advance their project without rushing.
- Cuvée creation year
- 2022
- Style of the cuvée
- Light, fresh, and low-extraction natural red, favoring fruit purity, suppleness, and an energetic expression rather than power.
- Position within the range
- Structuring red blended cuvée within the Kaban range, with no documented superior commercial hierarchy.
Histoire de la cuvée
Piano Piano is documented starting from the 2022 vintage. This cuvée is among the first wines of the Kaban project, and its name expresses the philosophy of slow progress adopted by its creators.
