Clos Ste. Magdeleine

Cassis Blanc Marsanne Blend

9.146 ratings
9.116 pro ratings
Cassis, Provence, France
Marsanne, Clairette, Ugni Blanc, Bourboulenc
Cream Sauces, Chili & Hot Spicy, Veal, Asian Cuisine, Chicken, Pork, Shellfish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Fish
Top Notes For
Paul Cheyne

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If anybody at delectable is listening...
I really enjoy storing photos of labels here and occasionally prefer to comment on a wine. I mean do I get saddle of dressage horse leather or new car smell? These things matter. What I deeply dislike about delectable is I have to score a wine to comment. Scores are occasionally useful but ultimately a limiting way to quantify taste. So many of us here are quick to add our scores. While at the same time deservedly hate on yelp and the inherent limitations of critic 100 point systems. Delectable help people like me.

4 people found it helpfulAug 15th, 2015
Tom Kobylarz

Low on the radar and I hope it stays that way as enjoyable as this wine is.
45% Marsanne, 30% Ugni Blanc, 20% Clairette, 5% Bourboulenc
From seaside vineyards, the plots lie within direct sight of the Mediterranean in some cases or are towered over by the palisade like cap Canaille which forms part of the coast in Cassis.
The aroma is of stone fruits, fresh white spring flowers, fennel spice, all accented salty sea air. The palate is juicy white peaches sprinkled with sea salt, with a touch of licorice like spice. Excellent acidity and body, with a refreshing and clean finish.
#cassis #realprovence

Low on the radar and I hope it stays that way as enjoyable as this wine is.
45% Marsanne, 30% Ugni Blanc, 20% Clairette, 5% Bourboulenc
From seaside vineyards, the plots lie within direct sight of the Mediterranean in some cases or are towered over by the palisade like cap Canaille which forms part of the coast in Cassis.
The aroma is of stone fruits, fresh white spring flowers, fennel spice, all accented salty sea air. The palate is juicy white peaches sprinkled with sea salt, with a touch of licorice like spice. Excellent acidity and body, with a refreshing and clean finish.
#cassis #realprovence

2 people found it helpfulMay 16th, 2016
Chris MacLean

Well made but not my style of wine. Too sweet, at least at this stage of its development.

Well made but not my style of wine. Too sweet, at least at this stage of its development.

Jan 26th, 2017
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

Great with chicken tacos!

Great with chicken tacos!

Aug 28th, 2015
Roger Cabrera

Love this stuff. Mighty amounts of funk. This is the edgy side of Provence.

Love this stuff. Mighty amounts of funk. This is the edgy side of Provence.

Aug 17th, 2015
Antonio Gianola

Beautiful beach wine

Beautiful beach wine

Jul 22nd, 2015
Patrick Ballow

Consultant Dallo Enterprises

9.1

Satin.

Satin.

Jun 12th, 2015
Douglas Braun

Marsanne seems to lead with honey waxy aromas Apple minerality

Marsanne seems to lead with honey waxy aromas Apple minerality

Jun 11th, 2015
Mark Eastom

Mostly marsanne, hay, straw, subtle kiwi, honey, peach and lime. Interesting wine.

Mostly marsanne, hay, straw, subtle kiwi, honey, peach and lime. Interesting wine.

Jun 11th, 2015
Nancy Brazil

Gravelly minerality, a bit of citrus then some spice as the wine warms in the glass. Crisp finish. Very refreshing.

Gravelly minerality, a bit of citrus then some spice as the wine warms in the glass. Crisp finish. Very refreshing.

Aug 23rd, 2014