Description
Over 120 years of admiration of the region has led the current generation of Ott’s to dedicate their lives to producing distinctive yet subtle wines that represent Provence.
Domaines Ott is run by 4th generation Jean-François Ott, with partner and owner, Louis Roederer Family Group. Working towards Ecocert-certified organic conversion since 2019, the first AB-certified vintage will be the 2022. Clos Mireille, (since 1936), is close to the Mediterranean in La Londe-les-Maures, Côtes de Provence, where the unique microclimate and sea-spray create a rosé of subtle power from Grenache with Syrah and Cinsault. Chateau Romassan, (since 1956), in Castellet, Bandol, gives rise to a structured rosé based on mourvèdre. By.Ott grapes are sourced from three long-term partner winegrowers, blended with 20-30% Domaine grown fruit.
About this wine from the winemakers: “An enveloping, fresh and very harmonious rosé wine”. Estelle Mazoire, cellar master at Château Romassan. AOC Bandol.
“This sun-kissed terroir looks out over the sea and is composed of marl and limestone soils that are particularly suited to the Mourvedre grape. Mourvèdre, the majority grape variety in this blend, comes into its own here like no place else, providing solidity, structure and excellent cellar-ageing potential. It is complemented by the deep vinosity of Grenache and the softness of Cinsault. These three grape varieties, grown on the hillsides and in the valley, produce a complex, beautifully textured rosé.
“The wine has a pale peach color with a soft rose gold shimmer. The nose is seductive with a rich array of aromas. The palate is buoyed by aromas of red fruits-strawberries and raspberries. The wine is delicious, right up to the finely balance finish.
“The 90 hectares of vineyards are split between the AOC’s eight communes and planted on marl and limestone soils that are particularly well suited to Mourvèdre. They are composed of two main climates. The grapes grown in the valley offer fresh, crunchy juice whereas those grown at higher altitudes on the terraced hillsides produce wines with more body and structure.
“The 2023 harvest took place in three phases. During the dormant season, between October and March, there was not enough water to replenish the vines. The arrival of heavy rains in May and June was a gift from nature as the vineyards were flowering. July brought a sharp rise in temperatures, before a brief period of cool weather in early August. This brief respite was then followed by an unprecedented heatwave for this time of year.
“50% Mourvèdre, 30% Cinsault, 20% Grenache. The wine reveals a beautiful peach hue, reminiscent of rose gold. The nose is enveloping with aromas of candied citrus, evolving towards lemon verbena leaves. On the palate, the wine is clean and reveals notes of red fruits-strawberries and raspberries. The midpalate is tight, fresh and very harmonious. The wine is delicious, right up to the finely balanced finish, perfumed with a hint of pomelo.”
RRP $104 Our Special Price $78.99 when you buy 6 or more of this wine
