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Château de Selle Côtes de Provence Rosé

Château de Selle Côtes de Provence Rosé 2010

Wine Enthusiast - Roger Voss - August 2011

90 Points "A rich, fat wine, with the weight of concentrated red fruits laced with pear and a touch of spice. There is a vanilla layer that adds extra complexity."

International Wine Cellar - Josh Raynolds - July 2011

91 Points "Light, bright peach skin color. Lively, mineral-accented aromas of orange zest, strawberry and honeysuckle, along with a hint of herbs. Nervy and refreshingly brisk on the palate, offering pure red berry and citrus flavors underscored by a chalky quality. Finishes dry and clean, with strong cut and lingering florality. I really like this wine's balance and focus."

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Wine Enthusiast - Roger Voss - September 01, 2010

89 Points "The style at Domaines Ott has changed to become fresher and less oxidative, and the wine fits the new look. It is vivid, crisp, a rich texture giving fresh berry fruit and a light layer of acidity."

Wine Spectator - Kim Marcus - June 30, 2010

90 Points "This serious rosé has a pretty coppery color, with full-bore flavors of dried mango, cherry and plum that are flanked by rich glazed ginger notes. Shows hints of white chocolate and coffee on the finish."

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Wine Spectator - Kim Marcus - June 30, 2009

89 Points "A serious rosé, offering a coppery color and rich flavors of dried raspberry, with confit notes. The broad finish lingers with hints of salt and licorice."

Wine Enthusiast - Joe Czerwinski - July 01, 2008

90 points "...[T]here’s no denying the high quality of this wine. Almost smoky, mineral-like complexity emerges on the nose, followed by hints of cherry fruit underscored by dramatic freshness on the lengthy finish."

CW11 (NYC) - May 15, 2008

In a segment focusing on the Wine Enthusiast Toast of the Town New York, Sybil Strum touted the 2007 Domaines Ott Château de Selle rosé as a "wonderful premier rosé that pairs well with almost all of your summer foods."

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San Antonio Express-News - Bonnie Walker - August 14, 2007

Recommended "Another favorite of ours has been Domaines Ott. You can usually find bottles of the higher end French rosé at Seazar's..."

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Food & Wine - June 2008

Recommended "...[A] very light and graceful rosé."

MSNBC.com, Entrepreneur.com - November 19, 2007

Under $100 Holiday W "This wine has such structure and will keep for a year or two. It pairs well with light meats, such as hams and turkeys," said Tony Princiotta, general manager and wine buyer, for the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills.

Washington Post - Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg - July 18, 2007

"[T]he most elegant rosé we have ever tasted....We found ourselves smitten with its refined flavor and texture, which echoed the delicate silkiness of the scallops we enjoyed with it. The 2005 Domaines Ott Chateau de Selle Cotes de Provence rosé, whose bottle resembles a gigantic perfume flask, is reminiscent of strawberries and cream."

Wine Enthusiast - Joe Czerwinski - July 01, 2007

88 Points "One of the world's best-known rosés, Ott's Château de Selle is a clean, refreshing, minerally drink. The flavors are difficult to describe exactly, coming across a little like underripe melon combined with grapefruit, herbs and white chocolate."

Martha Stewart Newsletter - Per Holmberg - July 2007

Recommended Recommended wine for a "light summer picnic or lunch...Light, fruity, and served cold, [rosés] are crowd pleasers."

Luxe - June 2007

Best Rosé for Summer Shayn Bjornholm, wine education director, Washington Wine Commission, and master sommelier: "Powerful, graceful, spicy and fruity with 15 times the depth of most rosés...simply amazing."

Conde Naste Portfolio.com - May 25, 2007

"Ott is among the oldest, largest, and best-known producers in Provence...[I]f you are looking for a deluxe, rich, mouth-filling rosé with enough body to stand up to food—even lamb—then this 2005 Château de Selle rosé is your wine."

Wine Spectator - Mitch Frank - May 2007

Recommended, 87 Poin "Firm and food-friendly, with good concentration to the dried cherry, cream and spice flavors. Raspberry on the finish."

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New York Times - Julia Chaplin and Sia Michel - August 06, 2006

Highly Recommended "To me this wine tastes like the South of France and summer, and you should have an endless supply of it...Domaines Ott is the 501 jeans of rosé..." "At the Spotted Pig the most requested label...is Domaines Ott, which has become the trendsetters rosé of choice since it was bought by Champagne Louis Roederer, the maker of Cristal Champagne, two years ago."

Château Romassan Bandol Rosé

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Wine Enthusiast - Roger Voss - September 01, 2010

91 Points Cellar Selection "As befits a Bandol, this rosé has a good depth of flavor, rich and smoothly textured with acidity integrated into a serious and complex wine. The structure and acidity suggest a wine that could age for 2–3 years."

Wine Spectator - Kim Marcus - June 30, 2010

89 Points "This intense rosé offers dried berry and peach flavors that are filled with ginger and cream notes. Features powerful mineral and pepper elements on the finish."

Château Romassan Bandol Rosé

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Wine & Spirits - Tara Q. Thomas - August 2009

92 Points "Umami rose, this is savory, succulent stuff, a wine for the cellar or for sea urchin eaten straight from its spiny shell. From the 148-acre estate Marcel Ott established in Le Castellet in 1956, it needs time in the glass (or an hour in a decanter) to reveal its layers of flavor, from lavender to orange peel, iodine to wild strawberries, all displayed on a mouthwatering base of minerals."

Château Romassan Bandol Rosé

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San Antonio Express-News - Bonnie Walker - August 14, 2007

Recommended "Another favorite of ours has been Domaines Ott. You can usually find bottles of the higher end French rosé at Seazar's..."

The Wine Advocate - Neal Martin - June 2007

90 Points "This is everything that a rose wine should be. A delectable, pure, peachy nose blossoms from the glass whilst the palate is beautifully balanced with passion fruit, peach and rosewater. Superb definition on the finish. A rose that just seems to blossom with aeration. Outstanding. Drinking 2007-2009."

Château Romassan Bandol Rosé

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San Francisco Chronicle - July 07, 2005

Recommended "Ripe raspberry, dried plum and alcohol on the nose with a hint of rubber; full, ripe berry, watermelon aromas; similar flavors plus a touch of earth; crisp acidity; long, juicy finish."

Château Romassan Bandol Rosé

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New York Times - Julia Chaplin and Sia Michel - August 06, 2006

Highly Recommended "'To me this wine tastes like the South of France and summer, and you should have an endless supply of it...Domaines Ott is the 501 jeans of rosé...'" "At the Spotted Pig the most requested label...is Domaines Ott, which has become the trendsetter's rosé of choice since it was bought by Champagne Louis Roederer, the maker of Cristal Champagne, two years ago."

Wine & Spirits - June 2006

92 Points "The pale pink of this rosé implies its delicacy. Its strawberry-cherry flavors are light but lasting, their translucency revealing pinnings of stony minerality. The clincher, however, is the finish, where the acidity powers through the flavors and refreshes the palate, urging another sip, or a pairing of salmon in sorrel sauce."

Clos Mireille Blanc de Blancs

Clos Mireille Blanc de Blancs 2009

Wine Enthusiast - Roger Voss - August 2011

90 Points "Produced from the Clos Mireille, within sight of the Mediterranean, this fresh-faced wine shows peach and citrus flavors rounded by ripeness, although with an attractive tangy aftertaste."

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Wine & Spirits - October 01, 2010

90 Points "Its pear flavors tinged with a distinct sea salt minerality. Delicate and firm, it's balanced for sole amandine."

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Wine spectator - Kim Marcus - August 31, 2007

88 points "Very rich and full-bodied, with flavors of Golden Delicious apple, pineapple, mango and citrus. The spicy finish is accentued by notes of vanilla and honey. Drink now through 2011 "

Decanter - March 2006

4 Stars - Highly Rec "Classy delicate white flower and spice. Nutty and great freshness."

Clos Mireille Côtes de Provence Rosé

Clos Mireille Côtes de Provence Rosé 2010

Wine Enthusiast - Roger Voss - August 2011

89 Points "Equally well known for its white, Clos Mireille, close by the Mediterranean, has produced a deliciously balanced, fresh and fruity rosé. The light fruits are dominated by red berries, leading to a crisp finish."

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Wine Enthusiast - Roger Voss - September 01, 2010

90 Points "A dusty-textured wine, its fruit like grains scattered over the surface of a fresh crisp structure. The freshness is palpable and so is the depth of flavor. A food-friendly wine."

Les Domaniers Côtes de Provence Rosé

Les Domaniers Côtes de Provence Rosé 2010

International Wine Cellar - Josh Raynolds - July 2011

89 Points "Pale orange. Bright, mineral-accented aromas of strawberry and orange zest, with a hint of white flowers. Dry and precise, showing very good clarity to its tangy red fruit and bitter citrus flavors. Shows good bite on the energetic finish, leaving behind a cherry note."

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Chicago Tribune - Bill Daley - August 17, 2010

"From France's Cotes de Provence region, a subtle wine with touches of caramel and vanilla on the nose and a coppery berry and lime flavor. Serve with shrimp salad, ceviche, cold poached salmon."

San Jose Mercury News - Laurie Daniel - June 09, 2010

"very pretty, with raspberry fruit and a slight tannic bite."

Miami Herald - Fred Tasker - May 20, 2010

"Crisp, tart and powerfully fruity, with flavors of ripe peaches and vanilla"

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Wine Spectator - Kim Marcus - July 31, 2009

88 Points "This elegant rosé shows berry, melon and red peach flavors that extend nicely into the long, creamy finish."

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Wine Spectator - Kim Marcus - June 30, 2009

86 Points "This minerally rose is redolent of melon, with some tropical notes and a firm spicy finish."

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Wine Spectator - Kim Marcus - June 30, 2008

88 points "This powerful rosé has a big structure and lots of mineral. Concentrated flavors of prosciutto and melon are joined by white pepper on the finish. Drink now."

San Antonio Express-News - Bonnie Walker - August 14, 2007

Recommended "Another favorite of ours has been Domaines Ott. ...[L]ook at another wine, represented by Domaines Ott, Les Domaniers de Puit Mouret Côtes de Provence...if you're looking for a delicate, dry rosé, this is it."

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Food & Wine : Wine Guide 2008 - Jamal A. Rayyis - 2008

2 Stars (Very Good) "Produced by Bandol's famous Domaines Ott, this offers a well-priced alternative to the vintner's justifiably prized rese."

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Food & Wine Magazine - August 2005

Recommended Rosé "Delicate and summery."

USA Today - Jerry Shriver - March 25, 2005

Recommended Dry Rosé "Domaines Ott is one of the many rose wines that are gaining popularity with Americans."

San Francisco International Wine Festival - 2005

Bronze Medal

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Condé Nast Portfolio - Michael Steinberger - August 26, 2008

"Traditionally, the most ambitious rosés came from Provence—Domaines Ott (the rosé that caught the fancy of the Hamptons crowd) has always made one of the best."

Four Seasons Magazine - Melissa Castleman - July 2007

"A lot of our clients are travelling to the Cannes Film Festival every year, and they get introduced to Provence rosés by many of the restaurants, with Domaines Ott almost being the 'official wine' of the festival."--Bob Golbahar, Twenty Twenty Wine Merchants president, commenting on the growing popularity of rosés