In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: wild strawberry, rose petal, white peach, garrigue

Palate: red currant, pink grapefruit, salt, white pepper

Pale Mediterranean Cassis rose from organic-certified Grenache and Cinsault. Saline, easy and built for summer drinking.

What it pairs with

  • Tellines (wedge clams) with garlic
    Small Mediterranean shellfish saute meets the rose's saline grip and pink grapefruit lift.
  • Salade nicoise
    Tuna and anchovy lock with the rose's high acidity and red-currant register.
  • Pissaladiere
    Onion-and-anchovy tart picks up the wine's red-currant lift and saline finish.

History

Direct-press Cassis Rose from the Paret family's organic-certified Grenache and Cinsault parcels above the bay. Equal blend, stainless-steel-aged for freshness.

  1. 1936 — Cassis AOC formally established

Facts

Producer
Domaine de la Ferme Blanche
Grapes
Grenache (50%), Cinsault (50%)
Classification
Cassis AOC
Oak
Direct press, stainless steel fermentation and ageing for 5 months
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 18 to 26 at retail
Drinking window
1-3 from vintage
First vintage
1714
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Domaine de la Ferme Blanche Cassis Rose

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

Wild strawberry, rose petal, white peach and garrigue on the nose; red currant, pink grapefruit, salt and white pepper on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a clean finish.

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

Drink between 1 and 3 years from vintage. Best in the first year of release; serve well-chilled at 8 to 10C.

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

Tellines a la provencale is the canonical Cassis pairing; the saute meets the rose's saline grip. Salade nicoise and pissaladiere are equally strong matches.

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