The Cuvée F. red boasts a beautiful, deep, brilliant purple color and offers delicate aromas of red fruit on the nose. Cherry, raspberry, and intense, slightly vanilla-tinged fruit envelop the palate while maintaining a well-balanced structure— an elegant wine to enjoy right now!
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Eye
deep purple dress
Nose
with notes of cherry, raspberry, and vanilla
Palate
structured and well-balanced. Elegant
Serve
at 15-17°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with meat dishes in sauce, game, and strong-flavored cheeses...
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.