Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs6 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 in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, lemon, fennel, iodine

Palate: grapefruit, saline minerality, almond, wet stone

Classical Cassis Blanc from the Paret family's organic-certified vines facing the bay. Saline, citrussy and built for sea-facing pairings.

What it pairs with

  • Bouillabaisse
    Saffron broth and rouille meet the wine's saline-fennel core and grapefruit lift.
  • Grilled sea bass with herbs
    Mediterranean white fish with thyme finds the wine's white peach and almond palate.
  • Oysters on the half-shell
    High acidity and saline minerality lock with the oyster's brine.

History

Same family has farmed La Ferme Blanche at Cassis since 1714, more than three centuries of unbroken family ownership. Organic-certified by Ecocert.

  1. 1714: Paret family begins farming the property
  2. 1936: Cassis AOC formally established

Facts

Producer
Domaine de la Ferme Blanche · visiting guide
Grapes
Marsanne (40%), Clairette (30%), Ugni Blanc (20%), Sauvignon Blanc (10%)
Classification
Cassis AOC
Oak
Stainless steel fermentation and ageing on fine lees for 6 to 8 months
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 18 to 28 at retail
Drinking window
1-6 from vintage
First vintage
1714
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Domaine de la Ferme Blanche Cassis Blanc

What does Domaine de la Ferme Blanche Cassis Blanc taste like?

White peach, lemon, fennel and iodine on the nose; grapefruit, saline minerality, almond and wet stone on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long mineral finish.

When should I drink Domaine de la Ferme Blanche Cassis Blanc?

Drink between 1 and 6 years from vintage. Lees ageing gives the wine textural lift; best between two and four years from release.

What food pairs with Domaine de la Ferme Blanche Cassis Blanc?

Bouillabaisse is the canonical pairing; the saffron broth meets the wine's saline-fennel core. Grilled sea bass and oysters are equally strong matches.

Tags

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