Notify me
2017 Cassis Blanc
Clos Sainte MagdeleineClos Ste. Magdeleine is crafting Cassis like we have never tasted before. Vigneron Jonathan Sack has had an immediate impact since stepping into his father’s shoes at the helm of the domaine, going organic in the vineyards and championing noninterventionist methods like native yeast fermentation to capture an authentic expression of this stunning seaside terroir. The abundant white limestone and perennial marine influence bring nerve and a coastal salinity, while lovely Mediterranean scents—anise, yellow flowers, citrus, peach—are delivered with newfound focus and precision. The pinpoint, sea-breeze finish and total finesse throughout are truly exceptional among Provençal whites. You’ll want to try the 2017 to see how the unique terroir of the tiny Cassis appellation is glimmering like never before.
—Anthony Lynch
Wine Type: | white |
Vintage: | 2017 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | 40% Marsanne, 30% Ugni blanc, 25% Clairette, 5% Bourboulenc |
Appellation: | Cassis |
Country: | France |
Region: | Provence |
Producer: | Clos Sainte Magdeleine |
Winemaker: | François Sack |
Vineyard: | 20-30 years average, 9 ha |
Soil: | Clay, Limestone |
Aging: | Wine is aged for 14 – 18 months in stainless steel |
Farming: | Organic (certified) |
Alcohol: | 13% |
More from this Producer or Region
2023 Méditerranée Blanc
France | Provence
A 50/50 assemblage of Ugni Blanc and Vermentino, the two varieties meld together to create a white that breaks the mold entirely for what we’ve come to expect from this magical stretch of Provençal coastline.
2023 Cassis Blanc
France | Provence
May Chevalier ~ A blend of Ugni blanc, Claudette, Marsanne, and Sauvignon blanc, here is the wine to enhance seafood and shellfish.
2023 Côtes de Provence Rosé
France | Provence
Snappy and focused with a savory perfume of wild thyme and sea breeze.
2022 Cassis Blanc
France | Provence
A blend of Ugni blanc, Claudette, Marsanne, and Sauvignon blanc, here is the wine to enhance seafood and shellfish.
2020 Bandol Rouge “Saint Ferréol”
France | Provence
Soulful and slightly wild, but beautifully balanced, this rouge has an irresistible notes of garrigue.
2022 Bouches-du-Rhône Blanc “Baume Noire”
France | Provence
It is a seafood lover’s dream wine.
2021 Cassis Blanc “Bel-Arme”
France | Provence
With a touch of creaminess following the crisp stone fruit, it’s a Mediterranean white in a cashmere sweater.
2023 Bandol Rosé
France | Provence
Embodying what Tempier is all about—celebration, gaiety, and delicious simplicity.
2020 Bandol Rouge
France | Provence
This full-bodied rouge, with notes of dark fruit and fragrant garrigue, is built for grilled lamb or pork chops.
2023 Bandol Rosé
France | Provence
Experience the delicate side of Bandol—gentle and full of charm, it offers notes of clementine, white peach, and lavender.
About The Producer
Clos Sainte Magdeleine
About The Region
Provence
There is perhaps no region more closely aligned with the history of Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant than Provence. While Kermit began his career as a Burgundy specialist, he soon fell in love with Provence and its wines, notably the legendary Bandols of Domaine Tempier, which he began importing in 1977. He later began living in the area part-time, returning frequently between tasting trips, and today he spends most of his time at his home just outside of Bandol.
Provence is thought to be France’s most ancient wine region, established when Greek settlers landed in the modern-day port city of Marseille in the 6th century BC. The conditions here are ideal for cultivation of the grapevine, with a hot, dry climate and a prevalence of poor, rocky soils, primarily limestone-based, suitable for vines and not much else. The ever-present southern sunshine as well as the mistral, a cold, drying wind from the northwest that helps keep the vines free of disease, are crucial elements of Provençal terroir. Wild herbs from the pervasive scrubland, called garrigue, and cooling saline breezes from the Mediterranean also contribute to the quality and character of wines in all three colors.
Provence is well known for its rosés, but red wines have always held importance here. The very best, such as those from Bandol, possess great depth and a capacity for long-term aging. The white wines, notably those of Cassis, offer weight balanced by a maritime freshness, making them ideal pairings for the local seafood. Mourvèdre reigns king for red grapes, supported mainly by Grenache and Cinsault, while Clairette, Marsanne, Rolle, and Ugni Blanc are the region’s principal white grapes.
More from Provence or France
2020 Bandol Rouge “Lulu et Lucien”
Domaine Tempier France | Provence
Les Baux de Provence Olive Oil “Les Baux”
Moulin Jean-Marie Cornille | Provence
2023 Bandol Rosé HALF BOTTLE
Domaine de Terrebrune France | Provence
2020 Bandol Rouge
“La Tourtine”
Domaine Tempier France | Provence
2017 Alpilles Blanc “Dolia”
Domaine Hauvette France | Provence
2022 Cassis Blanc
Clos Ste Magdeleine France | Provence
2021 Bandol Rouge
“La Migoua”
Domaine Tempier France | Provence
2021 Bandol Rouge
Domaine de la Tour du Bon France | Provence
2021 Cassis Blanc “Bel-Arme”
Clos Ste Magdeleine France | Provence
2022 Bandol Rosé MAGNUM
Domaine de Terrebrune France | Provence
2021 Bandol Rosé MAGNUM
Domaine de Terrebrune France | Provence
2022 Alpilles Blanc “Clairette”
Domaine Hauvette France | Provence
2020 Bandol Rouge “Lulu et Lucien”
Domaine Tempier France | Provence
Les Baux de Provence Olive Oil “Les Baux”
Moulin Jean-Marie Cornille | Provence
2023 Bandol Rosé HALF BOTTLE
Domaine de Terrebrune France | Provence
2020 Bandol Rouge
“La Tourtine”
Domaine Tempier France | Provence
2017 Alpilles Blanc “Dolia”
Domaine Hauvette France | Provence
2022 Cassis Blanc
Clos Ste Magdeleine France | Provence
2021 Bandol Rouge
“La Migoua”
Domaine Tempier France | Provence
2021 Bandol Rouge
Domaine de la Tour du Bon France | Provence
2021 Cassis Blanc “Bel-Arme”
Clos Ste Magdeleine France | Provence
2022 Bandol Rosé MAGNUM
Domaine de Terrebrune France | Provence
2021 Bandol Rosé MAGNUM
Domaine de Terrebrune France | Provence
2022 Alpilles Blanc “Clairette”
Domaine Hauvette France | Provence
Our Guarantee
Our Guarantee
We only import wine we drink and enjoy ourselves, directly from the source.
Our wine tastes the same in your home as it did where it was bottled in Europe.
Like the long-term relationships we build with growers, we build long-term relationships with our clients. Have a question? Need wine advice? Just give us a call—510-524-1524.