Founded in 1912, Domaines Ott wines represent the very best of Provence: beauty, heritage, and unsurpassed character. Today, fourth-generation cousins Christian and Jean-François Ott manage their family’s three estates to produce wines with the upmost respect to both the environment and the Provençal tradition—a nod to founder Marcel Ott’s enduring legacy. ... this one seems to have packaged up a Mediterranean breeze CHÂTEAU DE SELLE 2019 along with the scents of strawberries and garrigue, unleashing CÔTES DE PROVENCE 96 it with every sip... a rosé that channels the place it’s grown in an points elegant and understated way, yet with a persistence that speaks 56% Grenache, 25% Cinsault, 8% Mourvedre, 11% Syrah to its structure and strength. | 8.20 Château de Selle falls within the Côtes de Provence appellation, located inland on limestone hillsides, enjoying abundant sunshine. The proportion of stone in the soil is 40 to 50 percent, making it an arid soil and, despite the presence of some extremely fertile clay deposits, yields are low. Château de Selle has an area of 345 acres, of which 160 acres are planted. Year after year, the cultivated area of the estate wins over part of the rocky terrain. The earth is mechanically tilled while retaining a natural balance, the original proportion of stone being maintained after crushing. The crushing process is carried out on a yearly basis. CLOS MIREILLE ROSÉ 2019 This estate situated close to the sea always brings some salinity to CÔTES DE PROVENCE 90 the fruity flavors. There is a pure, clean character here along with points elegance and crispness. Drink this wine now. | 7.20 63% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 12% Syrah, 5% Rolle Clos Mireille is an ancient terrain distinguished for its combination of schists and clays, and by an absence of limestone. The vineyard’s proximity to the sea explains the inimitable character of the wines produced at Clos Mireille. The microclimate and sea spray create the ideal conditions for the production of extremely rare wines. Clos Mireille has 124 acres of planted vineyards. CHÂTEAU ROMASSAN The dominance of Bandol’s own Mourvèdre grape has given this BANDOL ROSÉ 2019 93 wine density and structure as well as plenty of red fruits and a points texture that will allow it to age. Drink the wine from late 2020. BANDOL | 7.20 60% Mourvèdre, 25% Cinsault, 15% Grenache Château Romassan is 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 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. BY.OTT CÔTES DE PROVENCE ROSÉ 2019 PRODUCED WITH ALL THE SAVOIR-FAIRE OF THE DOMAINES OTT TEAM IN THE NEWLY-CONSTRUCTED CELLAR OF CHÂTEAU DE SELLE. 60% Grenache, 25% Cinsault, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre A refined and elegant wine for any rosé enthusiast. The blends originate from select vineyards in Côtes de Provence that have been chosen to ensure that the wine is characterized by fruit and freshness with added finesse and complexity. Imported exclusively by Maisons Marques & Domaines | mmdusa.net.