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Discover Unique Earth Expressions
With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Luc Desbonnets meticulously crafts wines that transcend all expectations.
Frenchmans Hill
Frenchmans Hill Estate wines are the result of intensive manual viticulture, organic practices, minimal intervention and a deep respect for tradition, including the spirit of the land and its environment
From preserving the hand- pruning process to the French cork wax pouring method, Luc brings the utmost respect for tradition including the spirit of the land & environment. Become a part of the journey, enhance your wine collection with our award-winning NZ artisan wines from Waiheke Island.
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Wine Grower Luc Desbonnets
Luc set out with the objective to create wines that sat comfortably alongside the world’s great still table wines. He wanted to engage all his winegrowing experience and skill to prove New Zealand and more poignantly his beloved Waiheke Island, can foot it with the very best and create wine “ taonga” ( treasures) that will be sold exclusively in New Zealand for both visitors and kiwis to experience.
