# Kiffe Kiffe (2022)

- **Producer:** Lolita Sène
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- **Region:** Rhône, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 11.0%
- **Average price:** €25
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, lemon, peach, pear, grass

## About this wine

Kiffe Kiffe is a natural white wine from Lolita Sène, produced in the Southern Rhône region of France. The wine is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes, cultivated on a small, organically farmed plot of 1.10 hectares. Lolita Sène, who transitioned from a career in Parisian nightlife and sommelier work to winemaking, crafts this wine with a philosophy of minimal intervention. The vinification process has varied, with some vintages employing techniques like carbonic maceration or short skin contact, which is unusual for Sauvignon Blanc, alongside direct pressing. The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks on its lees. The name 'Kiffe Kiffe' is a playful expression reflecting the winemaker's spirited approach.

## Interesting facts

- Lolita Sène's journey from Parisian nightclub artistic director to natural winemaker.
- The name 'Kiffe Kiffe' is French slang for 'love it, love it' or 'super cool'.
- Unconventional use of carbonic maceration for Sauvignon Blanc.
- Farmed on a small 1.10-hectare plot.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and mineral backbone cut through the richness of seafood and creamy cheeses. Citrus notes in the wine complement dishes with lemon or lime, while its subtle herbaceousness pairs well with fresh herbs.

## Wine making process

Kiffe Kiffe is produced using natural winemaking methods with minimal intervention. Lolita Sène cultivates her 1.10-hectare vineyard organically, with all vineyard work and harvesting done by hand. The winemaking process relies on indigenous yeasts for fermentation. Depending on the vintage, the wine may be made from a blend of direct-pressed grapes and grapes that undergo carbonic maceration for up to ten days, or it might be entirely direct-pressed, with some vintages also seeing short periods of skin contact. The wine is then aged for five months in stainless steel tanks on its lees. No additives, fining, or filtration are used in the production.