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Where is Cassis wine from?

Cassis is a white wine from Cassis, in Provence, France. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Marsanne, Clairette and Ugni Blanc.

Cassis wine label
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Cassis at a glance

ClassificationAOC
AppellationCassis
StyleWhite wine
GrapesMarsanne, Clairette, Ugni Blanc
Village or townCassis
RegionProvence
CountryFrance
Coordinates43.2156, 5.5372

Cassis

Cassis, Provence, France

AOC

White wine above the calanques

Appellation
Cassis
Grapes
Marsanne, Clairette, Ugni Blanc

Cassis is a small coastal appellation east of Marseille, its vines hemmed in by the town, the sea and the Cap Canaille cliffs. It is best known for white wine from Marsanne and Clairette. It was one of the first French AOCs, created in 1936.

Producers to know

  • Clos Sainte Magdeleine
  • Domaine du Paternel
  • Château de Fontcreuse
  • Clos Val Bruyère
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Cassis: questions and answers

Where is Cassis wine from?

Cassis is a white wine from Cassis, in Provence, France. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Marsanne, Clairette and Ugni Blanc.

Which country is Cassis from?

Cassis is from France, in the Provence wine region.

What grape is Cassis made from?

Cassis is made mainly from Marsanne, Clairette and Ugni Blanc.

Is Cassis a red or a white wine?

Cassis is a white wine.

Who are the best producers of Cassis?

Producers to know include Clos Sainte Magdeleine, Domaine du Paternel, Château de Fontcreuse and Clos Val Bruyère.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, fr.wikipedia.org

Last reviewed October 2026.