Domaine du Bagnol Cassis Blanc, Provence, France 2023 Weingut Alfred Merkelbach dark cherry and grippy freshness

dark cherry and grippy freshness

fresh and flavorful finish

with buttery brioche ringing on the full finish

this is crisp yet concentrated

Domaine du Bagnol Cassis Blanc, Provence, France 2023 Weingut Alfred Merkelbach dark cherry and grippy freshnessMarsanne is the dominant grape variety complemented by Clairette Blanc and some Ugni Blanc. The vineyards to produce the white wine at Bagnol cover a bit less than six hectares and are planted on a gentle slope of clay and limestone soil with a northnorthwest exposure. After a manual harvest, the grapes are destemmed and pressed; the fermentation continues for three weeks in cement cuves at a temperature controlled 18 degrees Celsius; the wine is