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Château de Fontcreuse - Cassis Cuvée F. blanc 2023

Name: Château de Fontcreuse - Cassis Cuvée F. white 2023
Brand: Château de Fontcreuse
Rating: 4.4 (8 reviews)

Cassis|White wine|Organic

4.4/5 (8 customers)

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"A remarkable smooth and dry white wine from Provence"

This white Cassis, predominantly made from Marsanne grapes, has a beautiful color with subtle golden highlights. Its delicate, pleasant nose opens with persistent aromas of ripe fruit and honeysuckle, tinged with light minty notes. The palate is harmonious and smooth, displaying a lovely richness and ending with a fresh, delicate finish.

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Estate

Château de Fontcreuse

Vintage

Cuvée F.

Vintage

2023

Designation

Cassis

Region

Provence

Grape varieties

60% Marsanne, 25% Ugni blanc, 15% Clairette

Terroirs

Stony, calcareous clay soils from the Cretaceous period, facing northeast and northwest

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Crushing, draining, gentle pressing, cold settling of the juice (12°C), temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation (18°C), blocked malolactic fermentation.

Livestock farming

In stainless steel tanks

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Gold-trimmed dress

Nose

Fresh and minty, ripe fruit and honeysuckle

Mouth

Structured, rich, generous, and aromatic, with a delicate and fresh finish.

Serve

At 10-12°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairings

Best enjoyed with shellfish, crustaceans, bouillabaisse, grilled fish, etc.

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (A serious production, recommendable, in line with what one would expect from its appellation(s))

About the estate:

The château has a long and rich history dating back to the 18th century. Until the 20th century, its agricultural activity focused on mixed farming, and it was only in 1922, when the estate was purchased by Colonel Teed, a subject of Her Majesty the Queen, that viticulture took off. He cultivated not only the vines, but also his artistic taste, and it was thanks to him that illustrious artists came to spend time in Cassis. Acquired in 1987 by Jean-François Brando, the 25 hectares of vines are grouped around the château, at the foot of the Couronne de Charlemagne, on stony clay-limestone soil. It has the distinction of producing 15% red wine, a rarity in the appellation. For our tasting this year, only one cuvée was presented. We hope that next year the entire range will be back.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

A fountain dug in 1687 to supply running water to the castle under construction is the origin of the estate's name, which winemaker Jean-François Brando acquired exactly three centuries later, in 1987. After the Revolution, this place was also the residence of the commissioners of the Republic. Today, the vineyard covers 25 hectares, producing Cassis wines of very consistent quality. A sure bet.

Customer rating

4.4/5

based on 8 reviews