Domaines Ott

Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards - 2022 Winner

Domaines Ott Château Romassan Bandol Rosé

Bandol, France

Vintage:2025 (Current)

2022 (Past) | 2023 (Past) | 2024 (Current) |

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Domaines Ott Château Romassan Bandol Rosé 2025

Overview

Domaines Ott was founded in 1896 by Alsatian engineer Marcel Ott. Today, the wineries are owned and managed by Champagne Louis Roederer, producing some of the world’s most prestigious wines. These wines are made at three distinctively different estates: Château Romassan (Bandol), Clos Mireille, and Château de Selle (both Côtes de Provence).

Château Romassan is the third estate acquired by the Ott family in 1956, located in the Bandol appellation and lies at the foot of the village of Le Castellet. The soil is poor, composed of limestone, sandstone, and marine upper cretaceous marls. The Bandol appellation is known for its terraced landscapes built from the hard stone with vines, which are planted into vast terraces with varying exposures. The average vine age at Château Romassan is 14 years. The sea air from the bay of Bandol compensates for the terroir's acidity and low rainfall. The winery is located on 148 acres, which are fully devoted to wine production. Cultivation methods are traditional and the soil is mechanically tilled and young shoots are trained with the greatest care to the plant.

Domaines Ott wines are certified organic starting with the 2022 vintage. 

Winemaking

Grapes are all hand-harvested, followed by strict and selective sorting and an extremely delicate pressing process to extract the best of the pulp. No maceration: direct pressing with short skin contact. Fermentation is done in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats followed by aging for 4-6 months. No malolactic fermentation.

Tasting Notes

Bright peach hue. Intense nose with notes of citrus, melon and broom flower. Well-structured palate with aromas of yellow fruit and citrus. A deliciously zesty finish with real definition.

Harvest Notes

Marked contrasts in weather: an exceptionally wet winter and spring followed by a very hot, dry summer. Early harvest with increased vigilance. The wines display a fine balance between freshness and aromatic expression.

Technical Information

Varietals: 55% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache, 20% Cinsault