2022 Clos Ste Magdeleine Cassis Blanc "Bel-Arme", Provence, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

The 2022 Clos Sainte Magdeleine Cassis Blanc "Bel-Arme" is a white wine from the Cassis appellation in Provence, France. This cuvée is crafted from a blend of four grape varieties: 65% Marsanne, 15% Clairette, 15% Ugni Blanc, 5% Bourboulenc.

The grapes are sourced from the estate's oldest vineyards, some over 50 years old, located on the limestone slopes of Cap Canaille, France's highest sea cliff. The wine undergoes fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks, followed by aging on its fine lees without fining or filtration, resulting in a fuller, richer body compared to the estate's standard white wine .

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Clos Sainte Magdeleine is a prestigious winery located in the Cassis appellation of Provence, France. The estate has been producing renowned white and rosé wines for four generations, with a legacy dating back to 1921 when it was acquired by the Sack-Zafiropulo family, Greek industrialists who emigrated to France in the 19th century.

Under the stewardship of Jonathan Sack, who took over in 2008, Clos Sainte Magdeleine transitioned to organic viticulture in 2012. Jonathan has also introduced innovative winemaking techniques, including the use of concrete egg fermentation and experimentation with new grape varieties like Vermentino, to further enhance the expression of the estate's exceptional terroir.