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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 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 above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: pink grapefruit, rose petal, wild strawberry, sea spray

Palate: red currant, salt, watermelon, white pepper

Pale Mediterranean rose from terraced cliffs at Cap Canaille. Direct-press Grenache-Cinsault with high acidity and a saline, mineral finish.

What it pairs with

With cheese

History

The estate's rose is direct-pressed (saignee-free) from Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvedre grown on the terraced limestone slopes above the Mediterranean. Pale colour and saline drive are the house signature.

  1. 1920Zafiropulo family acquires Clos Sainte Magdeleine
  2. 2010Estate certified organic by Ecocert

Facts

Producer
Clos Sainte Magdeleine · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache (50%), Cinsault (35%), Mourvedre (15%)
Classification
Cassis AOC
Oak
Direct press, fermentation and 6 months ageing on lees in stainless steel
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 22 to 32 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Clos Sainte Magdeleine Cassis Rose

What does Clos Sainte Magdeleine Cassis Rose taste like?

Pink grapefruit, rose petal, wild strawberry and sea spray on the nose; red currant, salt, watermelon and white pepper on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a saline finish.

When should I drink Clos Sainte Magdeleine Cassis Rose?

Drink between 1 and 4 years from vintage. This is summer rose at its most precise; serve well-chilled at 8 to 10C.

What food pairs with Clos Sainte Magdeleine Cassis Rose?

Salade nicoise is the canonical pairing; tuna, anchovy and tomato meet the wine's saline-acidic core. Grilled sardines and aioli platter are equally strong matches.

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