Cassis is a sub-region of Provence, France.
Growers build the wines around Marsanne, filling out the blend with Clairette, Cinsault, Grenache and Mourvèdre.
Vines root into clay, free-draining and limestone.
The climate is mediterranean.
The vineyards themselves read as steep sites.
White wine, rosé wine and red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows full-bodied, herb-scented wines with rich flavors, fresh and aromatic and blending white varieties for complexity, plus two more.
Quality is codified by the AOC Cassis, which is worth reading off the label.
Producers worth knowing include Clos Sainte Magdeleine, Domaine du Bagnol and Domaine du Paternel.
Pour them alongside seafood, grilled vegetables, white fish and shellfish.
Serve at 10 to 12°C.
In the glass.
White: Full-bodied, Herb-scented wines with rich flavors.
Rosé: Fresh and aromatic, Blending white varieties for complexity.
Red: Fruity and smooth, Crafted from classic rhône varieties.
Grapes planted here.
Classifications.
- AOC Cassis
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Bodin Cassis 'E. Bodin' Blanc de Blancs, Provence, France
- Bodin Cassis Rose, Provence, France
- Chateau Barbanau Clos Val Bruyere Cassis Cuvee Kalahari, Provence, France
- Chateau Barbanau Clos Val Bruyere Cassis, Provence, France
- Chateau de Fontcreuse Cassis Cuvee F Blanc, Provence, France
- Chateau de Fontcreuse Cassis Cuvee F Rose, Provence, France
- Chateau de Fontcreuse Cassis Cuvee F Rouge, Provence, France
- Clos d'Albizzi Cassis Blanc, Provence, France
At the table.
- Seafood
- Grilled vegetables
- White fish
- Shellfish
- Pasta in cream sauce
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 10 to 12°C.
Nearby regions.
Cassis: common questions
01.What grapes is Cassis known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Cassis make?+
03.Where is Cassis?+
04.What food goes with Cassis wine?+
More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Provence guide.