Clos Kixhaya is the project of Beatriz Papamija and Étienne Le Blanc in Chinon. Planted exclusively with Cabernet Franc on sandy gravel over clay and limestone beside the river, their vines are between 30-90 years old. Beatriz and Étienne are now in their third year of organic conversion, but are working above and beyond the minimum requirements for organic and even biodynamic certification. Biodiversity is the priority here, promoting life as much as possible, and disturbing as little as necessary.

Les Grappes is Cabernet Franc from Beatriz and Étienne's younger vines in Chinon, very delicately extracted with a 10 day maceration of whole bunches. Super crunchy and juicy with a lovely light weight and an invigorating snap of acidity.