Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 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, white flowers

Palate: grapefruit, saline minerality, almond, wet stone

Marsanne-Clairette Cassis Blanc with a Sauvignon Blanc accent for added lift. Saline, herbal and built for the harbour-side seafood table.

What it pairs with

  • Bouillabaisse
    Cassis's classic pairing; the saffron broth and rouille meet the wine's saline-fennel core.
  • Grilled bream with herbs
    White fish picks up the white peach and almond palate; Sauvignon lift cuts through olive oil.
  • Tellines a la provencale
    Tiny wedge-clams sauteed with garlic and parsley find a peer in the wine's saline minerality.

History

Santini family estate at Cassis with four generations on the property since 1928. The Cassis Blanc is the cornerstone, made from Marsanne, Clairette and Ugni Blanc with a small proportion of Sauvignon Blanc.

  1. 1928: Santini family begins bottling at Domaine du Paternel

Facts

Producer
Domaine du Paternel · visiting guide
Grapes
Marsanne (40%), Clairette (35%), Ugni Blanc (15%), Sauvignon Blanc (10%)
Classification
Cassis AOC
Oak
Stainless steel fermentation and ageing on fine lees for 6 months
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 18 to 28 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage
First vintage
1928
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Domaine du Paternel Cassis Blanc

What does Domaine du Paternel Cassis Blanc taste like?

White peach, lemon, fennel and white flowers 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 du Paternel Cassis Blanc?

Drink between 1 and 5 years from vintage. Best in the first two to three years for the lift from the Sauvignon Blanc accent.

What food pairs with Domaine du Paternel Cassis Blanc?

Bouillabaisse is the canonical pairing; the saffron broth and rouille meet the wine's saline-fennel core. Grilled bream and tellines a la provencale are equally strong matches.

Tags

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