Mineral whites
Fresh, floral and marked by iodine, they embrace the finesse of fish and the purity of the fruits of the sea.
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Cassis AOC Winesborn facing the sea
What do Cassis AOC wines reveal? On the harbour, Le Bistrot de Nino celebrates these wines born on the neighbouring hillsides, crafted to accompany the freshness of the sea and our Mediterranean cuisine — to enjoy on the terrace, facing the water.
The appellation
UnderstandingCassis AOC wines
Cassis AOC wines form one of the oldest controlled designations of origin in France, born on the hillsides that overlook the harbour. The vineyard stretches in terraces between Cap Canaille and the calanques, on a limestone terroir bathed in sunshine and cooled by the sea. Between the highest cliff in France and the Mediterranean, this unique setting yields recognisable wines, marked by freshness, minerality and a fine liveliness.
At Le Bistrot de Nino, on the Cassis harbour, we place these local wines centre stage. A local institution since 1962, passed down over three generations, our house keeps a natural bond with the vineyard around it. Serving a Cassis AOC wine means extending the spirit of the village into the glass, right among the boats and the cliffs.
White wines
The white of Cassis,heart of the appellation
The Cassis appellation is above all renowned for its white wines, which make up the bulk of its production. Born of Mediterranean grape varieties, they stand out for their aromatic freshness, their floral notes and a minerality that recalls the nearness of the sea. Dry and elegant, they are the ideal match for a cuisine turned towards fish and seafood.
01 02 A few rosés
Rarer, these characterful rosés find their place at the table depending on the dish and the mood.
03 Rare reds
Confidential within the appellation, they gladly accompany a bolder preparation.
Our wine list in Cassis highlights this diversity, with a selection designed to converse with the fruits of the sea.
A pairing of proximity
Fresh fish,its Cassis wine
Cassis AOC wines and fresh fish form an obvious pairing of proximity. The freshness and liveliness of a Cassis white answer the finesse of the flesh and the iodine of the Mediterranean.
On our signature — the whole fish presented then filleted in front of you at the table — a dry, mineral white underlines the purity of the produce without ever covering it. On a seafood platter, shellfish and crustaceans, these same whites extend the pleasure with precision.
Discover the whole fish filleted at the table, our signature gesture to pair with a Cassis white.
These pairings carry on at the restaurant table in Cassis, on the terrace open onto the harbour.
Facing the sea
Enjoy a glass,right on the harbour
A Cassis wine tastes even better facing the sea, where it was born. Le Bistrot de Nino boasts the largest terrace in Cassis, on the harbour, shaded and open onto the water, with 80 to 100 covers. Here you savour a glass of Cassis AOC and fresh fish at the heart of the village atmosphere — and your pets are welcome.
Also worth a look
Extend your tasting
Before booking, explore our wine list and the different facets of our sea cuisine, on the Cassis harbour.
Good to know
Your questions on Cassis AOC wines
What is the Cassis AOC wine appellation?
Cassis is one of the oldest controlled designations of origin in France. Its vineyard stretches over the hillsides around the harbour, between Cap Canaille and the calanques. The limestone terroir, the sunshine and the nearness of the sea yield fresh, mineral wines, mainly whites.
Which Cassis wine should I serve with fish?
The white wines of Cassis AOC — dry, fresh and mineral — are the natural companion of fish and seafood. They respect the finesse of the flesh without overwhelming it. On our menu, they go just as well with a whole fish filleted at the table as with a seafood platter.
Do you serve Cassis AOC wines at the restaurant?
Yes, our wine list showcases the wines of the region, including the Cassis appellation. Our team is happy to guide you towards the right pairing depending on the fish chosen and its preparation, to extend the Mediterranean spirit of our cuisine into the glass.
Where can I enjoy a Cassis AOC wine on the harbour?
At Le Bistrot de Nino, on the Cassis harbour, you enjoy a Cassis AOC wine on the largest terrace in the village, shaded and open onto the sea. A local institution since 1962, our house welcomes you for lunch as for dinner, facing the water.
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Book your tableon the harbour
Keen to discover Cassis AOC wines alongside fresh fish, on the terrace facing the sea? Write to us to book your table on the Cassis harbour or to ask about the wine list. We reply quickly.
Cassis AOC wines at Le Bistrot de Nino
To enjoy a Cassis AOC wine is to taste a terroir wine born on the hillsides that overlook the harbour, between Cap Canaille and the calanques. At Le Bistrot de Nino, on the Cassis harbour, we place these local wines at the heart of the experience: fresh, mineral whites, fresh fish, whole fish filleted at the table, seafood platter and a wine list turned towards the region.
A local institution since 1962, passed down over three generations and backed by many Google reviews, our restaurant carries on a tradition of sea cuisine facing the harbour. For lunch as for dinner, it's the ideal address to savour a Cassis AOC wine and fresh fish, on the largest terrace in Cassis, shaded and open onto the sea.
A glass awaits youfacing the sea
Book your lunch or dinner and let us guide you to the Cassis wine that will elevate your fish.