Château de Selle - Comtes de Provence 2011
Provence
Red
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Comte de Provence 2011 is an outstanding red wine. Made predominantly from Syrah and some Cabernet Sauvignon, this red wine has a strong aromatic character: black fruits, spices and hints of leather develop on the nose, making this wine an excellent companion for the table. Round on the palate, with a long finish. Not to be missed!
Features
Estate
Domaines Ott
Cuvée
Château de Selle - Comtes de Provence
Vintage
2011
Designation
Côtes de Provence
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
65% Syrah, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon
Terroirs
inland, on the heights of limestone hills, the vineyards benefit from generous sunshine. The soil is 40-50% pebbly, making it an arid land which, despite the presence of small quantities of highly fertile clay, produces low yields.
Viticulture
the vines are not chemically treated or subjected to intensive production. natural treatments to combat vine diseases (sulfur and Bordeaux mixture). trellised vines
Harvest
manual sorting of grapes in the vineyard and cellar
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep garnet color
Nose
intense, evoking ripe fruit, fig, garrigue and leather.
Mouth
Full-bodied and rich, enveloping tannins refined by time. Silky finish that lingers in elegant harmony.
Serve
at 15-17°C
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairing
to be enjoyed with lamb kebabs with rosemary, three-meat couscous or Provençal-style stew.
Domaines Ott
Côtes de Provence
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)
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