Description
Hecht & Bannier was founded in 2002 by Gregory Hecht and François Bannier. The two met at school, while studying wine in Beaune, and became fast friends. Although they both struck out on their own afterward—Hecht as a wine buyer for a restaurant chain and Bannier in Champagne, they eventually reconnected and decided to start their own winery in the Languedoc. They now have two winery facilities in Montepelier and Minervois. Instead of owning vineyards, Hecht & Bannier operates as a négociant, buying grapes and juice from over 100 growers and cooperatives to craft their wines. The winery has been Ecocert certified organic since 2007, and in 2022, Hecht & Bannier became one of the first wineries in the Provence region to achieve B Corp certification, recognizing their commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Hecht & Bannier is dedicated to reducing its carbon footprint, aiming for carbon neutrality by both reducing emissions and investing in carbon-capture projects. A core principle is to create wines that are a "single signature for each AOP," focusing on the unique characteristics of each wine region. The Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence vineyards are planted on a limestone plateau stretching from just north of the city up to the River Durance; the rosé is a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, and Vermentino aged in concrete and stainless-steel tanks. This fresh and dry rosé is crisp and nicely fruited with flavors of desiccated red berries and tropical fruits. Clean and balanced with plenty of zip and a chalky, mineral-infused finish.
