Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, fennel, iodine, white flowers

Palate: lemon, almond, wet stone, salty sea air

Marsanne-led Cassis white from terraced limestone vines above the Mediterranean at Cap Canaille. Saline, mineral and built around the salt of the sea below.

What it pairs with

  • Bouillabaisse
    Cassis's classic sea-facing pairing; the wine's iodine and salt notes meet the saffron broth and rouille.
  • Oysters on the half-shell
    High acidity and saline minerality lock with oyster brine; the iodine register is shared.
  • Bourride
    Provencal fish stew with aioli finds the wine's almond-and-lemon register in the palate.
  • Sea bass crudo with olive oil
    Fresh white fish and citrus oil pick up the wine's white peach and wet-stone profile.

History

The Zafiropulo family have farmed Clos Sainte Magdeleine on the terraced cliffs of Cap Canaille since 1920. The estate's seaside vineyard terraces sit directly above the Mediterranean.

  1. 1920: Zafiropulo family acquires Clos Sainte Magdeleine
  2. 1936: Cassis AOC granted (15 May 1936)
  3. 2010: Estate certified organic

Facts

Producer
Clos Sainte Magdeleine · visiting guide
Grapes
Marsanne (40%), Clairette (30%), Ugni Blanc (20%), Bourboulenc (10%)
Classification
Cassis AOC
Oak
Stainless steel fermentation and ageing on fine lees for 6 to 8 months, no oak
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 25 to 38 at retail
Drinking window
1-8 from vintage
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Clos Sainte Magdeleine Cassis Blanc

What does Clos Sainte Magdeleine Cassis Blanc taste like?

White peach, fennel, iodine and white flowers on the nose; lemon, almond, wet stone and salty sea air on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long mineral finish.

When should I drink Clos Sainte Magdeleine Cassis Blanc?

Drink between 1 and 8 years from vintage. The terraced vines yield wines that gain weight and texture with three to five years of cellar age.

Is Clos Sainte Magdeleine Cassis Blanc vegan?

Yes. The estate uses no animal-derived fining agents and has been farmed in certified organic agriculture since 2010, though it does not pursue formal vegan certification.

What food pairs with Clos Sainte Magdeleine Cassis Blanc?

Bouillabaisse is the canonical pairing; the wine's iodine and salt notes meet the saffron broth. Oysters, bourride and sea bass crudo are equally strong matches.

Tags

bourboulenc clairette dry high acid iconic marsanne medium body medium term mood elegant mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion dinner party occasion summer old world organic pairs with oysters pairs with shellfish pairs with vegetable forward pairs with white fish price trade up still white ugni blanc vegan

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