Cotes de Provence AOC (Cru Classe 1955), Bandol AOCGrenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvedre, Rolle, Semillon220 haFounded 1912Maison Louis Roederer (66 percent) and the Ott family (34 percent)ORGANIC CERTIFIEDCotes de Provence La Londe
Three sister estates across Provence under one ownership: Chateau de Selle (Cotes de Provence Cru Classe, Taradeau, acquired 1912), Clos Mireille (Cotes de Provence La Londe, acquired 1936) and Chateau Romassan (Bandol, acquired 1956). Maison Louis Roederer acquired a 66 percent stake in 2004; the Ott family retains the balance and remains involved in operations.
Tasting: Visits and tastings at the three estates by appointment
Signature wines: Domaines Ott Clos Mireille Blanc de Blancs, Domaines Ott Chateau de Selle Rose, Ott Chateau Romassan Bandol
Tip: Clos Mireille's white from Semillon and Rolle is one of Provence's reference whites; Chateau Romassan delivers the Bandol from the same group.
Cotes de Provence AOC (Cru Classe 1955)Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvedre, Rolle, Semillon168 haFounded 1929Fayard familyORGANIC CERTIFIEDCotes de Provence La Londe
Family-run Cru Classe estate at La Londe-les-Maures since 1929, working 168 hectares of certified organic vineyard on schist soils on the slopes of the Massif des Maures.
Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings by appointment
Signature wines: Chateau Sainte Marguerite Symphonie Rose, Chateau Sainte Marguerite Fantastique Rouge, Sainte Marguerite Rose
Tip: Symphonie is the estate's barrel-fermented prestige rose, the top-of-range bottling.
Cotes de Provence AOC, Cotes de Provence La Londe AOCGrenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvedre, Rolle, Semillon60 haFounded 1979Combard familyWinemaker Francois CombardORGANIC CERTIFIEDCotes de Provence La Londe
Burgundy expat Alain Combard bought Figuiere in 1992; the estate is now run by his children Delphine, Francois and Magali. Organic-certified since 1979. 60 hectares of vineyard on schist and quartz soils in the La Londe sub-denomination.
Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings by appointment
Signature wines: Saint-Andre de Figuiere Confidentielle Blanc, Saint-Andre de Figuiere Magali Rose, Saint-Andre de Figuiere Delphine Rouge
Tip: The Confidentielle white from Rolle and Semillon is the estate's tight, mineral-driven flagship white.
Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Semillon, RolleAppointment onlyLa Londe-les-Maures, Cotes de Provence
Coastal Clos Mireille tasting cellar at La Londe-les-Maures, pouring the Domaines Ott estate roses alongside the rare Clos Mireille blanc de blancs.
