Clos Sainte Magdeleine - Bel-Arme 2015

Bettane & Desseauve

About the wine:

Its aromatic complexity, centered on citrus and herbs, is highlighted by a fresh, balanced palate. With a beautifully generous and long finish, this is a superb white wine for fine dining.

About the estate:

An exceptional terroir, whose soil has never seen a single chemical input. The 20-hectare vineyard is spectacular, consisting entirely of terraces clinging to the mountainside across an impressive elevation, with breathtaking views of the sea. Located in the historic, oldest part of the Cassiden vineyard, the estate as we know it today was established by Jules Savon, the village’s former mayor. Purchased in 1920 by the Zafiropulo family, it is now run by the younger generation, represented by Jonathan and his wife. The elegance of the estate’s wines unfolds on the palate like a summer breeze over the sea. The finest expression of the appellation, born of a great terroir.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the wine:

This full-bodied blackcurrant wine, with its remarkable complexity, offers elegant aromas of jasmine, honeysuckle, white fruits, and mango. This aromatic profile is echoed by a full-bodied, dense, generous, and silky palate, underscored and prolonged by a subtle liveliness.

About the estate:

For nearly a century (since 1921), the Sack family has been running this estate, which is now certified organic. The property, located in the Calanques National Park, features a 12-hectare vineyard terraced in restanques, facing the sea on the slopes of Cap Canaille, and dominated by an Art Deco-style mansion.