Together with wines from Sauternes and Chateauneuf-du-Pape, wines from Cassis were among the very first (since 1936) to be labelled AOC – Appelation d’origine contrôlée.

The presence of vineyards in this region is of great importance, not only for financial reasons or because it brings great qualities to the landscape, but also geological, as the vineyards operate as a barrier against dangerous fires. 

The vineyards in Cassis are all located on the Cap Canaille, which is the highest sea cliff in France.

Consisting of approximately 210 hectares, it is limited in size compared to other regions, with only twelve active vineyards (together producing one million bottles of wine per year).

The constant sea breeze keeps the plants healthy, while 3,000 hours of sunshine adds character to the wine.

Most of the wine producers of Cassis have taken on a holistic approach to making wine, and currently 75 percent of all wine produced here is organic. 

The vineyard that is considered the very best is Domaine de Bagnol. Owned and operated by the Genovesi family since 1997, the vineyard is situated just outside of the Cassis town.

Completely organic since 2010 and certified as “Agriculture Biologique” since 2014, they are more famous for their white wines (out of their 23 hectares, 15 are used for white wine).

Wine has been produced on this land since at least 1430, making it one of the oldest wine-growing areas in the region. 

Domaine du Bagnol, Cassis Marquis de Fesques blanc

Considered one of the “grands vins de Cassis”, the Cassis Marquis de Fesques blanc from Domaine du Bagnol, it is a blend of Marsanne, Clariette and Ugni blanc, aged in oak barrels which makes it a perfect white table wine. 

Domaine du Bagnol, Cassis blanc (2021)

A fresh white wine with mineral components. As is the case with many Cassis wines, the proximity of the vineyard to the sea is noticeable in the taste, which makes it a good combination with clams, oysters or scallops. 

Le Domaine du Bagnol

12 Avenue de Provence

Cassis

France