Setting the bar high for southern French white wines – Clos Ste Magdeleine Bel-Arme 2017, Cassis AOC

Not that I drink many white wines from the Languedoc and Provence, but probably this is the best I have ever tasted from those regions. I used to buy wines from this great producer, and while the rose is always good, the regular white wine I tried did not really impress me – but I knew that new wines are coming (top whites, as well as a new rose). As soon as it became available at one of my favorite French online shop Les Passionnes du Vin, I immediately made my order. Glad I did.

Fantastic wine. Adorable purity, no oak notes in sight, and it’s remarkably fresh for such a warm climate wine. A slight resemblance of Sauvignon Blanc in the form a passion fruit note, besides peaches, ginger and some freshening celery. So delicate and elegant on the palate, the texture is a bit viscous, acidity is moderated, but the lowish alcohol and the dry taste makes a perfect balance. Clean like a whistle, refined to the last detail, and it also has complexity. I would call it a premier cru.

Rating: beautiful, outstanding white wine, 92 points.
Price: 29,90 €.
Value: easily worth the price.
Tasted: in May, 2019.
Source: I bought it at Les Passionnes du Vin.
Drinking window: probably best now, but should keep for some years. Drink to 2021.