“An unforgettable experience! The breathtaking scenery, the delicious wines and the passion of the winemakers make this visit absolutely unique. A real journey to the heart of Cassis!”
– Claire and Mathieu, enthusiastic visitors –
Cassidian winegrowers have to be recognised for their strength of character and their commitment. It takes passion to watch over the quality of their wine every day, to respect traditions and to be open to new techniques. To link past and future…
In Cassis, wine is a reflection of the village: discreet, elegant and deeply alive.
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At Cassis, the vines stretch all the way down to the Mediterranean. Cultivated in terraces, this confidential vineyard is one of the oldest in France to have obtained the Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée, in 1936.
The Cassis vineyards are planted exclusively in the commune of Cassis, an “urban vineyard”. Sheltered by Cap Canaille, the highest maritime cliff in France, plunging almost 400 metres into the Mediterranean, it is fully integrated into the Calanques National Park.
The special ecosystem and unique microclimate of Cassis are very favourable:
Cassis wines are the fruit of both traditional techniques and the very latest winemaking processes. The grapes are harvested by hand to ensure the best possible selection, then transported in small containers.
Cassis is the first coastal vineyard in France to be classified as an AOC. Vines have been grown here since ancient times. The Greeks, then the Romans, were already producing wine on the same terraces as today.
Here, white wine is king: mineral, fresh and iodised. It develops aromas of citrus fruit and white flowers.
They are best enjoyed young, but gain in roundness with age. The perfect accompaniment to seafood, they express all the elegance of the terroir and the Mediterranean.
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Vignobles & Découvertes label – Calanques National Park
The vineyards of Cassis form a natural amphitheatre between the sea, the village and the hills. The vineyards stretch out on the heights, facing the Mediterranean, in a landscape marked by Cap Canaille, Charlemagne’s Crown and the restanques.
Yes, since 1936. AOC Cassis is one of the oldest appellations in France. It is particularly renowned for its fresh, elegant white wines, often paired with fish, seafood and Mediterranean specialities.
Yes, several estates welcome visitors to discover their wines, their cellars and sometimes their terraces overlooking the vines. Some offer tastings, aperitifs in the vineyards or more experiential moments around the Cassis terroir.
The vineyards can be visited all year round. Spring offers soft light and lush green landscapes, summer invites you to enjoy tastings at the end of the day, and autumn allows you to enjoy the atmosphere of the grape harvest and warmer colours.
Yes, a large proportion of the vineyards in Cassis are farmed organically or in conversion. This approach is in keeping with Cassis’ identity: preserving a rare territory, between the Calanques National Park, the Mediterranean village and the wine-growing heritage.
