Château de Fontcreuse - Cassis Cuvée F. blanc 2023
Provence
White
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"Remarkable Provence white, smooth and dry".
This white Cassis, with a majority of Marsanne grapes, has a beautiful golden color. Its fine, pleasant nose opens with a persistent aromatic framework of ripe fruit and honeysuckle, tinged with light menthol notes. The palate is harmonious and suave, with a lovely fullness and a fresh, delicate finish.
Features
Estate
Château de Fontcreuse
Cuvée
Cuvée F.
Vintage
2023
Designation
Cassis
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
60% Marsanne, 25% Ugni blanc, 15% Clairette
Terroirs
Cretaceous limestone-clay soils with north-east and north-west exposure
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Crushing, draining, light pressing, cold settling of juices (12°C), temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation (18°C), blocked malolactic fermentation.
Breeding
In stainless steel tanks
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Gold-trimmed dress
Nose
Fresh and minty, ripe fruit and honeysuckle
Mouth
Structured, full-bodied, generous and aromatic, with a delicate, fresh finish.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Ideal with shellfish, bouillabaisse, grilled fish...
Château de Fontcreuse
Cassis
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
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 wasn't until 1922, with the purchase of the estate by Colonel Teed, a subject of Her Britannic Majesty, 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 Charlemagne's crown, on a stony clay-limestone terroir. It has the distinction of producing 15% red wine, a rarity in the appellation. For this year's tasting, only one cuvée was presented. We hope that next year the whole range will be back.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
A fountain dug in 1687 to supply running water to the château under construction is the origin of the estate's name, which winegrower Jean-François Brando acquired exactly three centuries later, in 1987. After the French Revolution, the estate was also the home of the Commissaires de la République. Today, the vineyard covers 25 ha, producing Cassis wines of consistent quality. A sure bet.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. JACQUES H. Published on 15/11/2024
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