Mourvèdre, the main grape variety in this 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
Bandol
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
Note and review by M. PHILIPPE M. Published on 11/08/2023
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Note and review by Mme MONIQUE A. Published on 28/01/2019
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Note and review by M. LAURENT T. Published on 02/07/2018
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Note and review by M. THIERRY S. Published on 04/05/2018
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Note and review by M. MARTHIJN D. Published on 04/04/2018
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Note and review by M. VALENTIN L. Published on 28/07/2017
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Note and review by M. XAVIER L. Published on 09/04/2017
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Note and review by M. CAMILLE M. Published on 14/03/2017
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