Domaine du Bagnol - Cassis Marquis de Fesques blanc 2019
91/100
RVF
“Aged in oak, the 2019 Le Marquis de Fesques takes on a more exotic and velvety character, with a subtle bitterness on the finish that gives the wine a lingering aftertaste. A beautiful southern white wine for the table.” (Le Guide RVF 2022) A tribute to the estate’s founder, this single-vineyard selection is a blend of Marsanne, Clairette, and Ugni Blanc, vinified and aged in oak.
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Eye
Straw-yellow dress
Nose
Complex, with aromas of pear, white peach, and subtle hints of brioche, and a taste that is both salty and chalky
Palate
A full-bodied, fresh attack with honeyed notes and subtle oak. Excellent aging potential.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2029-2034
Food and wine pairings
Serve with grilled rock capon (skin-on), sea urchin tongues, and braised fennel in bouillabaisse sauce…
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Purchased in 1997 by the Genovesi family and certified organic since 2014, the 17-hectare estate is located in the heart of the village of Cassis, with views of the sea and the majestic Cap Canaille. Set among southwestern-facing terraces, the vineyards benefit from a clay-limestone terroir and the influence of the sea. Today, Sébastien and his wife Lisa manage this little gem of a vineyard and, under the watchful eye of the energetic Jean-Louis Genovesi, craft flavorful and generous wines.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Historical records indicate that vineyards have existed since 1430 in this area known as “Lobanhou,” at the foot of Cap Canaille, France’s highest sea cliff. Since 1997, Sébastien Genovesi has managed this 23-hectare certified organic estate, located in the heart of Cassis, which was founded in 1884 by the Marquis de Fesques.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated 91/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
Aged in oak barrels, the 2019 Le Marquis de Fesques takes on a more exotic and creamy character, with a subtle bitterness on the finish that gives the wine a lingering aftertaste. A lovely southern white wine for the table.
About the estate:
The small (215-hectare) Cassis appellation has built its reputation on its white wines made from Marsanne, Clairette, Pascal Blanc, and Ugni. Few wines truly reflect the deep Mediterranean character one expects from them. At Domaine du Bagnol, the Genovesi family is dedicated to reviving more ambitious wines and restoring the image of this magnificent vineyard. Under Sébastien’s leadership, the vineyards were converted to organic farming in 2014, and modern, precise winemaking techniques allow for the creation of clean, technically flawless wines. We are convinced that a touch more ripeness in the grapes would further enhance the saline flavors and deep body of these wines.
Customer rating
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Posted on August 5, 2024
The last white wine in our tasting. It has a bright yellow color. The nose offers notes of white fruit. The palate is balanced and flavorful.
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Review by Mr. FRANCOIS J. Posted on June 17, 2024
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Review by Mr. SIMON C. Posted on 12/28/2023
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