Château de Fontcreuse - Cassis Cuvée F. blanc 2023
“A remarkable, smooth, dry white wine from Provence”
This white Cassis, made primarily from Marsanne, boasts a beautiful color with subtle golden highlights. Its delicate and pleasant nose opens with a lingering bouquet of ripe fruit and honeysuckle, tinged with light minty notes. On the palate, it is harmonious and smooth, displaying a lovely richness, and finishes with a fresh and delicate aftertaste.
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Eye
Gold-trimmed dress
Nose
Fresh and minty, with notes of ripe fruit and honeysuckle
Palate
Well-structured, full-bodied, rich, and aromatic, with a delicate and fresh finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Best enjoyed with shellfish, crustaceans, bouillabaisse, grilled fish...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
The château has a long and rich history dating back to the 18th century. Until the 20th century, its agricultural activities focused on mixed farming, and it wasn’t until 1922—when Colonel Teed, a subject of Her Majesty the Queen, purchased the estate—that viticulture really took off there. He cultivated not only the vines but also his artistic sensibilities, and it is thanks to him that renowned artists came to spend time in Cassis. Acquired in 1987 by Jean-François Brando, the 25 hectares of vineyards are clustered around the château, at the foot of the Couronne de Charlemagne, on a stony clay-limestone terroir. It is unique in that it produces 15% red wine, a rarity in the appellation. For this year’s tasting, only one cuvée was presented. We hope that next year the entire range will be back.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
A fountain dug in 1687 to supply running water to the château under construction gave the estate its name, which winemaker Jean-François Brando acquired exactly three centuries later, in 1987. After the Revolution, this site also served as the residence of the Republic’s commissioners. The vineyard now covers 25 hectares, producing Cassis wines of consistently high quality. A sure bet.