COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Lledoner Pelut, Merlot, Muscat
PRODUCER
La Cave Apicole
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Medium - Light
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Hobo by La Cave Apicole is a Vin de France red wine from the Fenouillèdes region of Southern France. It is produced by Sylvain Respaut and Julie Ory, with a philosophy rooted in organic viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking. The wine is known for its 'primeur' style, meaning it is intended for early consumption and highlights the fresh fruit characteristics of the vintage. The blend of grape varieties, which can include Grenache, Syrah, Lledoner Pelut, Merlot, and Muscat, varies by vintage, making each release a unique expression of the harvest. The estate practices organic farming and uses indigenous yeasts, with the wine being unfined, unfiltered, and made without added sulfites.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Hobo' signifies its 'primeur' style, meant for early drinking.
Fact 02
The winery's name, La Cave Apicole, means 'The Beekeeping Cellar.'
Fact 03
Winemakers are sometimes called 'apiqueron,' a blend of beekeeper and winemaker.
Fact 04
This wine is made with no added sulfites and is unfined and unfiltered.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Hobo is produced using organic viticulture practices. The winemaking process emphasizes minimal intervention, starting with manual harvesting. Grapes undergo carbonic maceration for about 15 days in fiberglass tanks, fermented with indigenous yeasts. The wine is then pressed and bottled directly without extended aging. It is intentionally unfined, unfiltered, and made with no added sulfites, preserving its natural character and vibrant fruit profile.
