A group of highly committed and innovative winegrowers!
About us
For two decades, we have travelled the world as export directors for large wine companies to build brands and strong relationships with importers and retailers.
Deeply rooted in our French culture and passion for wine but constantly exposed to the New World wine industry, we believe that the French wine industry needs to reinvent itself, inspired by an innovative and modern approach.
We have decided to support talented winemakers who work with respect for the land and the environment, but who are still unknown to the world.
Anthony Hudry
20 years of experience in retail wine distribution in France and in the development of export wine sales, mainly in the European and North American markets. Strong experience in strategic marketing for export markets.
Nicolas Heretiguian
17 years of experience in the distribution of export wines in Asia, having lived and worked in China, Japan and Hong Kong.
Our mission
We have a strong belief that consumers around the world deserve healthier and more responsible food. That's why we want to give wine lovers around the world access to quality and unique wines that have remained secret.
To do so, we put the consumer at the heart everything we do and listen to their needs and market trends.
We just happen to support talented, responsible and committed winemakers in their export markets footprint.
Our expertise
We want to work with beautiful people who have strong beliefs and produce wine with a personality, in organic agriculture or assimilated and vinified by respecting the fruit (few inputs, low doses of sulphites...).
They are visionaries who innovate in their approach to wine and question codes by creating modern vines, in complete freedom of expression.
On our end, we will make sure to transmit these simple but beautiful values to our partners.
We work closely with real winegrower partners, spending time with them in the cellar or in the vineyards.
Thanks to our network of distributors in more than 60 countries and our knowledge of the global markets, we can support and promote them in a number Ways:
Range, pricing policy, activation...
Target markets and customers, budgets
Prospecting and networking in full transparency
Wine dinners, trade shows...
Why Le Frenchy?
#Experience
Because with 37 years of wines sales all over the world, we think we know what we are doing.
#Environment
Because we have decided - like all our partners - to put CSR at the heart of everything we do.
#PortfolioOfSingularWines
As our committed winemakers produce modern wines in line with new market trends.
#Agile and #responsive
As we are reactive and can help our distribution partners on specific needs.
#Transparency
With our winegrower partners as well as our business partners.
#Fun
Because we take the quality of our work very seriously, but never ourselves, we always have fun along the way.
The Collective
Our range is short, and it will always remain as we wish to commit ourselves in each winery to do a quality work.
Our portfolio is divided into two universes:
Innovations
No/Low wines (0% alcohol or 6% alcohol), resistant grape varieties and revolutionary formats (cans, keykeys or paper) to reinvent themselves.
We work with our partner winegrowers to create ranges in response to new market trends and new ways of drinking. Here are a few examples, including No/Low, resistant grape varieties and innovative formats (cans, keykegs, etc.).
The Estates
Well-known or yet-to-be-discovered winegrowers from well-known appellations, attractive ratings and a strong commitment to the environment and society.
Brau
The pioneer of organic wines in France | Languedoc | 13ha, certified organic
An estate winery based in the small Cabardès vineyard at the western end of the Languedoc, where the influences of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic meet. A fresh terroir that allows the production of juicy and aromatic wines juicy and aromatic wines with native grape varieties such as Fer Servadou and Caladoc, or grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot or Mediterranean grape varieties such as Syrah and Grenache. The estate is a pioneer of organic agriculture because it was certified the year the organic label was created (1989). Since 2019, the domain has made its revolution with the arrival of new owners. Be careful, it's not easy. Natural vinification’s are launched, and the labels are very pop and colourful.
You have to taste the cuvée "Fer croisé", a blend of Fer Servadou and Cabernet Sauvignon, vinified in Organic and Nature (11mg total SO2) which highlights notes of black currant, raspberry, iron, spinach. A pretty awesome balance in the mouth.
THE VICOMTÉ
Group of cooperative wine cellars in the Languedoc region that make made-to-measure wines | LANGUEDOC | 7,500 ha certified HVE & Organic
La Vicomté has 1,200 cooperative members and can source up to 6 million bottles, making it the 2nd largest operator in the south of France.
Its strength lies in its ability to produce quality wines à façons for its customers all over the world. Projects based on market trends are launched regularly to satisfy new consumers (cans, Keykegs, wine with 6% of alcohol). And all this with a strong commitment to society and the environment, as the wines are HVE or Organic certified.
Try wines made from resistant grape varieties, such as Floréal, which has notes of citrus and passion fruit. A perfect companion for a refreshing drink!
CAPION CASTLE
A sumptuous estate nestled in the golden triangle of the Terrasses du Larzac | TERRASSES DU LARZAC | 60 ha certified ORGANIC
Set in an exceptional terroir, this 17ᵉ century château near Aniane, with the prestigious Daumas Gassac and Grange des Pères as neighbours, produces great Languedoc wines.
Certified organic since 2020, the new team in place since 2023 aims to put this name on the map, a name that had remained secret until then due to an owner who rarely marketed his cuvées. A nugget to be discovered or rediscovered, with its well-made wines of character and beautifully crafted, well-cared-for packs.
Let yourself be tempted by the cuvée "Château CAPION", 95pts Robert Parker, a wine for epicureans, with notes of ripe, spicy black fruit, matured in Stockinger barrels and in bottle for several years.
Maison le Breton
The everyday Grand Cru | Languedoc | 54 ha, B Corp certified.
The Le Breton family acquired this beautiful estate located north of Montpellier, on the foothills of the Pic St Loup some 25 years ago. The history of the estate is linked to Bordeaux and its current grape varieties are obviously Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Chardonnay. Avant-garde in terms of ESG practices, Maison Le Breton has been BCorp certified since 2022.
You must try the "Vieilles Vignes" red wine. A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot. We find what makes the success of the beautiful Bordeaux blends but with a touch of Languedoc (the aromas of garrigue and the silkiness of the tannins).
Sand soils
LE Gris des sables | camargue | 27 ha, certified organic
The sublime 27-hectare Terres de Sable estate is a true island of Camargue nature. Marshes, umbrella pines, sandbars, constitute an ideal site to preserve this nature and produce wines from Organic Farming. The vine stocks take root in the sand and are rocked by the sea sprays and the Mediterranean sun. Its fully renovated cellar make it a place to produce outstanding quality wines, full of lightness, freshness and fruit.
You must try the “La Sagne” cuvée, produced from Grenache gris. A full, voluptuous and round wine that will be an elegant companion to your summer meals.
Château Saint Martin de la Garrigue
Grand Picpoul de Pinet | Languedoc | 60 ha, HVE certified
The stunning Château St Martin de la Garrigue nestles in the heart of the Picpoul de Pinet terroir. It is probably its most beautiful ambassador! If you like beautiful vineyards and beautiful stones, you must visit the castle. 18 different grape varieties are planted on the property. They will bring complexity to the wines. It produces fresh and complex white wines but also beautiful red wines such as the now renown "Bronzinelle".
You must taste the "Picpoul de Pinet", a fresh single-varietal with a marked acidity. The maturing on lees gives roundness that makes it a great white wine.
Mater & Filii
A grower champagne that proudly showcases the pinot meunier | Champagne | 2.6ha, HVE certified
The name of the estate means “Mother and Son” because it was important for Jérôme (the son) to highlight the work done by his mother. Initially dedicated to producing grapes for major Champagne houses, Mater & Filii quite recently became a producer of its own vintages. Cuvées that highlight its terroir (Marne Valley) and its king grape variety, Pinot Meunier. Cuvées that are relatively low in dosage, clean Champagnes… as we love them so much.
You have to try the "Crescendo" cuvée, a brut with a 7g dosage and a very fine bubble. Notes of citrus fruits, grapefruit and toasted bread. A real treat.
Domaine André Brunel - Les Cailloux
An emblematic Châteauneuf du Pape wine, recognised worldwide | CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE | 21 ha HVE certified
On a typical pebbly terroir, the Brunel family, established since the 17ᵉ century, has for generations produced great Châteauneuf du pape wines made mainly from Grenache grapes.
The estate took off under the impetus of Lucien Brunel, who created the "Les Cailloux" brand, and then André Brunel in 1971. The Cuvée Centenaire was born, a rare production using 125-year-old Grenache grapes, and established itself as an iconic cuvée for the appellation and the greatest sommeliers. These unique, complex wines have been praised for their excellence by the greatest critics, including a 100/100 rating from Robert Parker for the 2016 vintage.
Les Cailloux is a complex wine with notes of fresh red fruit and aromas of orange peel and white pepper. A gourmet delight.
MAISON SAINT AIX
Rosé to celebrate life | COTEAUX D'Aix-en-Provence | 72ha certified ORGANIC and Biodynamic
A single top-of-the-range rosé, made for those who know how to appreciate wine and for those who know how to appreciate life. Born in one of Provence's most famous terroirs, SAINT X Rosé, the latest product from Saint AIX, has been designed to be the pure representation of rosé wine. Always in an attractive pack that will stand out on the table and make you want to share it with pleasure.
This refreshing, lively, crisp Grenache-based wine has a juicy core of red fruit with flavours of ripe cherries and redcurrants... in short, a festive rosé just the way we like them!
CLOS REAL
A biodynamic rosé wine cultivated on schists soils | PROVENCE | 22ha, certified organic and Biodynamic
A pioneer of organic farming since 1997, certified biodynamic in 2008, agroforestry, horse farming with the greatest respect for nature... the Clos Real estate is a true haven of biodiversity. Its oenologist and winemaker, Renaud Rosari, who gives names of stars to his vats, dedicates all his experience and lets nature guide his actions. The cellar, equipped with Stockinger barrels, egg-shaped concrete tanks, amphoras… offers ideal conditions for lively wines that stand out for the typicity of their schist terroir.
You absolutely must taste the “Clos Réal rosé”, a wine of character that will seduce you with its structured notes of citrus and spices.
Château Grange Cochard
This is the Morgon estate that you should keep an eye on! | Beaujolais | 9.5 ha, certified organic from 2023
An authentic estate recently taken over by Jean-Philippe Manchès. A winemaker in love with terroir wines. Château Grange Cochard produces 4 cuvées of Gamay which highlight the variations of Morgon's terroirs. The Gamay and the granite are kings here. The vinification limits the inputs and seeks to reveal the fruit as naturally as possible (total SO2 of about 45mg/L).
The must try is the cuvée "Le plateau". A rich, deep, complex and well-balanced Gamay that will let the aromas of blackcurrant, violet and black pepper explode in your mouth.
DUPRÉ GOUJON
THE estate to watch in Beaujolais | COTES DE BROUILLY | 15 ha certified organic and biodynamic
The story of 2 school friends who, after making wine with some of the greats (Montcalmes and L'Oratoire St-Martin), decided to become winemakers on their native land.
Their credo: make good wine, make beautiful wine, naturally. Their cuvées reveal the nuances of the appellation, the diversity of soils and exposures, tactfully reflecting the identity of each parcel. Matured patiently, they capture all the charming, festive spirit of their terroir.
The Cuvée 'Héronde' is well worth the diversions: red fruit, greediness and notes of violets, spices and tangerine with a fine concentration for a silky Gamay.
MATHIAS AND ÉMILE ROBLIN
A beautifully fresh Sancerre, cultivated with respect for the land | SANCERRE | 20ha, certified HVE and practised organically and biodynamically
For 4 generations, the Roblin family, and more recently the 2 brothers Matthias and Émile, have been growing Sauvignon Blanc (mainly) and Pinot Noir. On white soils - clay-limestone from the Kimmeridgian and Portlandian periods, with a great deal of work in the vineyard to preserve biodiversity, phytosanitary practices, fertilisation and water management.
In the cellar, Matthias and Émile intervene very little during the vinification process to allow the wines to express the characteristic aromas of their Sancerre terroirs to the full. A lovely minerality and freshness in these pleasant, gourmet Sancerre wines.
Ammonites" is a fresh, generous, complex and elegant wine with great length. *Ammonites are fossilised nautiluses found in the white earth. The presence of these fossilised molluscs attests to the presence of the sea millions of years ago in Sancerre!
RAB vineyard
The rising star of Chinon | Loire | 5ha, certified organic
Nicolas and Tydia produce 6 wines on their 5ha of old vines in Chinon. Organic wines, in spontaneous fermentation. The Rab's vineyard produces singular wines with a unique organoleptic style (juicy, complex, fresh and technically flawless) within a beautiful and offbeat graphic universe. It's colourful, we love it.
You must taste the "Chinon Libre", a Cabernet Franc that has had a very long maceration of 7 weeks and maturation in fiberglass vats or old barrels.
Posters
A collection of talented winegrowers and equally talented graphic designers | All regions of France | Most of the wines are Organic or Biodynamic or Natural
Watch out… this brand hides a real singularity because it puts forward a pool of extremely talented and recognized wine growers by creating with them one or two wines and by labelling them with awesome designs crafted by renowned graphic designers. The wines are vinified and bottled in each estate. The style of the wines always emphasizes the terroir, the finesse, the juiciness, the balance. Wines that are innovative and always respecting their environment.
You must taste the "Patchwork", a light ‘blouge’ (a blend of white and red grapes) that tends towards claret. Co-fermentation of Malbec, Grolleau, Chenin and Sauvignon Blanc made by Coralie and Damien Delecheneau in Anjou in their Château de la Grange Tiphaine. A very fresh wine, zippy, light but with its own character.
La Ciderée
The Occitan cidery | Languedoc | 7ha, certified organic
An artisanal cidery located in the heart of the Terrasses du Larzac created by Ninon Briane in 2022. She left the wine business to plant old rustic varieties of apples trees from Aveyron and Normandy on this famous gravelly soil. The ciders are organic and natural and fosters long alcoholic fermentation (up to 5 or 6 months) using only indigenous yeasts. The natural mousse is made in bottle and with the ancestral method. These ciders are of a great aromatic complexity and a magnificent drinkability.
You must taste the cuvée "La Sansée", a raw cider without sulphite, fresh and fruity but with a touch of wildness that brings a nice aromatic complexity.
Our CSR commitment
It is impossible to ask the wineries to make more and more efforts to work the land as naturally as possible without doing some ourselves on our side.
Here are our commitments:
- To travel less by using video-conference meetings instead
- Travel only by train in Europe
- Offset our global carbon footprint by planting trees.
We use the Good Planet Foundation's calculator to measure our carbon footprint.
We have already planted 824 trees in the little village of St-Jean-de-Fos in January and February 2023. This is equivalent to 28.84 tons of stored CO2.
We plant fruit trees from rustic and ancient varieties, thus naturally more resistant to diseases and less water consuming.
Contact
Fancy talking wine or having a drink? We know what to do... So give us a call!
Anthony Hudry
Nicolas Heretiguian
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