Clos Sainte Magdeleine blanc 2016
Provence
White
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Cité
Hachette
A blend of Marsanne, Clairette, Ugni Blanc and Bourboulenc, Cassis Blanc reveals ripe aromas with a touch of iodine. The mouthfeel is silky and salty. Smell the sun and sea spray of the Mediterranean!
Features
Estate
Clos Sainte Magdeleine
Vintage
2016
Designation
Cassis
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
Marsanne, Clairette, Ugni Blanc, Bourboulenc
Terroirs
rocky clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
certified organic
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
crushing and destemming. Pneumatic pressing. Cold settling. Temperature-controlled fermentation at 18°C. Malolactic fermentation
Breeding
10 to 15 months in stainless steel tanks
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
pale color
Nose
Ripe white and yellow fruit aromas. Nice iodine note
Mouth
silky, crisp and salty.
Serve
at 12°C
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled fish, scallop carpaccio, mixed salads, Banon (goat's cheese)...
Clos Sainte Magdeleine
Cassis
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2018 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
An exceptional terroir, whose soil has never seen a single input. The 20-hectare vineyard is spectacular, all terraced and clinging to the mountainside at an impressive gradient, with a breathtaking view of the sea. Located on the oldest, historic part of the Cassiden vineyard, the estate as we know it today was created by Jules Savon, the village's former mayor. Bought by the Zafiropulo family in 1920, it is now run by the younger generation, embodied by Jonathan and his wife. The elegance of the domaine's wines lands on the palate like the summer wind on the sea. The finest expression of the appellation, from a great terroir.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2018 guide) Cited (Successful wine)
Rated domain (2018 guide) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
A cuvée centered on citrus fruit, mineral and apricot, well-balanced between mellow vivacity and pleasant sweetness.
About the domain :
It will soon be a century (1921) that the Sack family has been running this estate, which is now managed organically. The property, located in the Calanques National Park, boasts 12 hectares of terraced vineyards, facing the sea on the slopes of Cap Canaille, and dominated by an Art Deco mansion.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
out of 4 reviews
Note and review by M. JEAN LUC G. Published on 28/09/2018
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Note and review by M. YANN J. Published on 04/09/2018
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Note and review by M. JACQUES M. Published on 25/06/2017
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Note and review by M. VIVIEN T. Published on 01/06/2017
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