Rich aromas of ripe Bing cherry, spiced plum compote, licorice, and chopped herb waft from the glass on the nose of this Pinot. The palate is richly tannic, with concentrated flavors of cherry-raspberry, cinnamon, clove, roses, and orange peel lingering through a long finish. Delicious now, this will benefit from some time in the cellar

Developing with age, this red leans savory, with black pepper, sage and sweet tobacco leading the way. Evolving fruit tones of desiccated cherry, dried currant and plum provide a concentrated core, while the palate maintains its momentum, with hints of mint and mocha on the finish. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2031.

The 2022 Rosé étoile is so complete and harmonious. A blend of 78% Grenache from de Selle and Mireille and 22% Mourvèdre from Romassan, the 2022 takes the best characteristics of each of the Ott estates and synthesizes them to great effect. Spices, minerals, sea spray, apricot and chamomile leap from the glass. The 2022 is so expressive yet still carries a feeling of understatement and refinement. The class and pedigree here are impossible to miss. This is a gorgeously balanced, texturally dynamic wine that impresses from start to finish.

The 2023 Rosé Étoile is more powerful, more mineral and more chiseled than the 2023 tasted alongside. A wine of cut, class and polish, it delivers savory layers of crushed rocks, white pepper, tarragon, toasted spices and honeyed apricot, with subtle herbal flourishes providing more intrigue. Though I prefer the single-vineyard bottlings from Domaines Ott, this blend of all the sites is undeniably classy.

The 2025 Côtes de Provence Rosé Clos Mireille is the most mineral and textural of the 2025s at Domaines Ott, and also the wine with the most cut and edginess. Green pineapple, crushed chalk, limestone and floral tincture spill from the glass, marching with confidence and a sense of gravitas. There’s real depth and complexity here. This is the best of the Ott range this year.