CLOS ST MAGDELEINE 2023 MEDITERRANEE BLANC

This herbaceous and most thirst-quenching new arrival hails from the jaw-dropping seaside estate of Clos Sainte Magdeleine, where sheer limestone cliffs rise out of bright blue waters beneath the jagged face of Cap Canaille. The bluffs here endure a never-ending sea wind that winemaker Jonathan Sack likens to “being at the helm of a ship.” The scent of wildflowers, cypress, herbs, and sea salt mingle languidly on the perpetual breeze. A 50/50 assemblage of Ugni Blanc and Vermentino, this balanced blend manages to expertly capture the best of both grapes. The Ugni Blanc imparts citrusy freshness and zippy acidity, while the Vermentino brings a lush texture and aromatic complexity. In tandem, the two varieties create a white that breaks the mold entirely for what we’ve come to expect from this magical stretch of Provençal coastline.CERTIFIED ORGANIC KERMIT LYNCH WINE MERCHANT