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 in two different appellations: 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 Bandol appellation is known for its terraced vineyards of varying exposures. The 220 acres of vineyards are split between the Bandol appellation’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.

Hand-harvested grapes are cooled overnight. The grapes are gravity-fed into concrete tanks for maceration. Daily pumping of the juice over the pomace cap. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, followed by 18 to 24 months in bottle—well beyond the Bandol appellation's regulations. 

Deep garnet hue with crimson tints. A complex, delicate nose blending notes of garrigue scrubland, morello cherry and thyme, with subtle hints of oak and cocoa. The palate is dense yet very elegant, carried by fine tannins that lend structure to the whole. Concentrated black fruit expresses itself with precision, showing a balanced, harmonious body and significant ageing potential.

2022 brought little water to our Provençal vineyards, with low rainfall and high summer temperatures. Meticulous vineyard work, focused on preserving freshness and waiting for the grape berries to obtain optimal ripeness, ensured a magnificent harvest. The 2022 vintage is characterised by ripe, concentrated grapes possessing aromatic intensity, structure and balance, a controlled sunny expression, and excellent ageing potential.