COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
100% Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Calvez Bobinet
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Hanami by Calvez Bobinet is a Vin de France red wine crafted from 100% Cabernet Franc. The name 'Hanami' evokes the Japanese tradition of flower viewing, reflecting the wine's intended character as a fresh, vibrant, and celebratory 'springtime wine' meant for sharing and enjoyment. The estate, Domaine Calvez Bobinet, was established by SĂ©bastien Bobinet, an eighth-generation vigneron, who is joined by his partner Emeline Calvez, a trained sommelier. They are deeply committed to natural winemaking, producing 'living wines' that express their terroir with minimal intervention. The grapes are grown in Saumur, Loire Valley, on soils rich in tuffeau limestone and clay. The domaine intentionally moved away from appellation rules to focus on their natural winemaking philosophy.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
9-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Hanami' is Japanese for cherry blossom viewing, symbolizing the wine's fresh, springtime character.
Fact 02
The domaine left the Saumur-Champigny appellation to pursue natural winemaking with fewer constraints.
Fact 03
Winemaker Emeline Calvez is a trained sommelier, bringing a unique perspective to their natural wines.
Fact 04
The cellar is a unique 500-meter-long space carved into tuffeau cliffs.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Hanami is produced using a blend of winemaking techniques designed to maximize fruit expression and texture. Approximately 30% of the Cabernet Franc grapes undergo carbonic maceration with whole bunches, while the remaining 70% are destemmed for a gentle maceration lasting between 8 to 20 days. Fermentation is spontaneous, relying on native yeasts. The wine is then aged for about 4 to 5 months in concrete tanks. It is bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with minimal or no sulfur additions, adhering to the domaine's natural winemaking philosophy.
