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Vin de France P'tit Luchini Mai & Kenji Hodgson 2023
13.5%
0.75L
Intensity
This natural, vibrant and easy to digest red combines purity of fruit, supple texture and silky tannins.
More infoThe Cabernet Franc, Grolleau and Syrah vines grow on schist soils typical of the Anjou Noir region. These shallow, weathered schists lend the wine a fine, lively and mineral structure. The layered composition of the rock encourages deep root penetration, allowing the vines to draw both minerality and freshness from the subsoil. Once fully ripe, the grapes are hand-harvested in small crates and carefully sorted. In the winery, fermentation takes place spontaneously with native yeasts, followed by six months of careful ageing before bottling, without fining or filtration.
The wine displays a naturally bright, light-red hue. The nose is expressive and ethereal, marked by aromas of fresh red fruits and violet with a noble herbal touch. On the palate, it is juicy, crisp and fluid, with light, silky tannins leading into a precise, indulgent finish.
Lot presentation
Vin de France P'tit Luchini Mai & Kenji Hodgson 2023
The wine
The Cabernet Franc, Grolleau and Syrah vines grow on schist soils typical of the Anjou Noir region. These shallow, weathered schists lend the wine a fine, lively and mineral structure. The layered composition of the rock encourages deep root penetration, allowing the vines to draw both minerality and freshness from the subsoil. Once fully ripe, the grapes are hand-harvested in small crates and carefully sorted. In the winery, fermentation takes place spontaneously with native yeasts, followed by six months of careful ageing before bottling, without fining or filtration.
The wine displays a naturally bright, light-red hue. The nose is expressive and ethereal, marked by aromas of fresh red fruits and violet with a noble herbal touch. On the palate, it is juicy, crisp and fluid, with light, silky tannins leading into a precise, indulgent finish.
About the Producer Mai & Kenji Hodgson
Tucked away in the Loire Valley lies a rather remarkable estate, notable for being run by two foreign winemakers who fell in love with this beautiful region, its complexity and its diversity. Mai, of Japanese origin, and Kenji, from Canada, took their first steps in the world of wine in Canada. Their curiosity and open-mindedness led them to the world of natural wines, which intrigued them so much that they decided to fly to France to learn more… and never left. The truth is, they made some really interesting connections there. These included Mark Angéli from the very exclusive Ferme de la Sansonnière, Claude Courtois and Olivier Cousin.
Unsurprisingly, the region struck a chord with them and, in 2010, a year after their arrival, they acquired some old vines of Grolleau, Cabernet Franc and Chenin grown on the Faye d’Anjou. Naturally, the cultivation methods are healthy and synthetic products are banned. Similarly, in the winery, vinification is as natural as possible. So we’re keeping a close eye on this young estate, with its commendable philosophy and pure, flavourful wines.
