Ott - Château Romassan - Coeur de Grain 2015

Name: Ott - Château Romassan - Coeur de Grain 2015
Brand: Domaines Ott
Rating: 4.3 (12 reviews)

Bandol|Rosé wine

Provence

Rosé

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Drink or Keep

4.3/5 (12 customers)

92/100

Wine Enthusiast

92/100

Wine Spectator

Mourvèdre, the majority of the blend, gives this Bandol rosé its racy, original character. Fresh and delicate, this Cuvée Coeur de Grain presents citrus and stone fruit flavors such as vine peach. But its distinctive character lies in the floral and spicy notes that develop with aeration. A wonderful discovery!

Features

Estate

Domaines Ott

Cuvée

Château Romassan - Coeur de Grain

Vintage

2015

Designation

Bandol

Region

Provence

Grape varieties

54% Mourvèdre, 22% Cinsault, 22% Grenache, 2% Syrah

Terroirs

poor soils of limestone, sandstone and marl from the Upper Cretaceous. Low rainfall compensated by sea air from the Gulf of Bandol.

Viticulture

the vines are neither chemically treated nor subjected to intensive production. Natural treatment to combat vine diseases (sulfur and Bordeaux mixture). trellised vines

Harvest

manual sorting of grapes in the vineyard and cellar

Alcohol content

13 %

Tasting & pairing

Eye

pale pink with salmon highlights

Nose

complex, fresh and delicate. Fruity notes of citrus and vine peach. On aeration, fresher, floral notes.

Mouth

Subtle balance with a fresh attack. Denser afterwards. Expressive aromas of fresh fruit, pomelo zest and white peach. Good persistence.

Serve

at 8-10°C

Drink from

2017

Drink before

2019

Food and wine pairing

to enjoy with melon and parma ham, a slightly spicy Asian cuisine.

Domaines Ott

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Bandol

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (guide 2023) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)

About the domain :

A major Provencal wine family, the Ott family entered the wine business with the acquisition of Château de Selle in 1912, Clos Mireille in 1930 and Domaine Romassan in 1956. Taken over by the Roederer group in 2004, the winegrowing activity continues under the leadership of Christian and Jean-François, the Ott cousins, proof that the family remains very much involved and is still a shareholder. The finest cuvées are all rosé and remain, with admirable regularity, among the most successful in Provence.

Guide Hachette des vins

Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the domain :

Alsatian by birth, the Ott family, who moved to Provence in 1896, acquired Romassan in 1956 (70 ha at the foot of Castellet in the Bandol appellation) and also owns Ch. de Selle and Clos Mireille in the Côtes-de-Provence region. Two AOCs and a unique bottle inspired by the Roman amphora. The business (owned by Champagne's Roederer since 2004) is run by cousins Christian and Jean-François Ott.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

Wine Spectator

Rated (2016 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2016 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

The Mourvèdre in this blend gives this wine a distinctive, fragrant, structured style. Aromas of ripe yellow fruit and tropical fruit are spiced with nuances of young red fruit. Intensely ripe and crisp with acidity.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

4.3/5

out of 12 reviews