The 44th generation of his family to grow wine, Jonathan Sack is proud of the biological wine he grows and cultivates at Clos Sainte-Magdeleine, in the outskirts of Cassis.

The vineyard, situated almost on the beach, has perhaps one of the most beautiful locations of all vineyards in Provence, and the proximity to the sea giving the wine a particular fresh taste, sprinkled with salt. 

The fields are plowed by horses, an ancient practice with many advantages, neutralizing the carbon footprint while connecting flora with fauna.

For thousands of years, this was an integral part of farming, and since 2020 brought back to Clos Sainte-Magdeleine. 

Natural fermentation, which at Clos Sainte-Magdeleine is used for rosé and white wines, is part of Jonathan Sack’s aim for the vineyard to release less CO2. In many ways, he relies on the knowledge of previous generations regarding how to produce the best quality wine, while also applying new insights into how to create the most environmentally friendly product. 

On this site, wine has been produced since the 12th century, making this a historic vineyard in Provence, its terroir made up of sandstone and sandy marl, a soil known to produce great dry, white wines.

Here, the elements – water, earth, light and winemaking – all come together, creating wines with a strong, mineral identity, reflecting the natural conditions of a vineyard in Cassis, perched in between the ocean and the mountains.

The wines of Clos Sainte-Magdeleine can be had just as they are, or to be forgotten for several years in the cellar.

Clos Sainte-Magdeleine AOC Cassis, Blanc cuvée “Bel-arme”

Wine from a selection of old wines, and the great white wine of Clos Sainte-Magdeleine

Clos Sainte-Magdeleine AOC Cassis, Blanc tradition

A dry white wine, with plenty of minerals and made from indigenous yeast. 

Clos Sainte-Magdeleien AOC Cassis, Rosé

A  very fresh rosé, with the traditionally light taste of Provence rosé wines. 

Clos Sainte-Magdeleine

Avenue Du Revestel

Cassis

France