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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: white peach, honeysuckle, wax, lemon zest
Palate: pear, almond, saline, fennel
Semillon-led Provencal white from Ott's coastal Clos Mireille estate near La Londe-les-Maures. Wax, honey and saline depth from vineyards within a few hundred metres of the Mediterranean.
What it pairs with
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Grilled langoustines with garlic butter
Clos Mireille's saline core matches shellfish sweetness; the wax-almond palate handles the butter. -
Sea bass baked in salt crust
The seasoned fish meets the wine's saline depth; pear-and-fennel notes echo the herb-scented cooking. -
Lobster bisque
Rich shellfish soup finds a peer in the wine's wax and almond texture. -
Saffron risotto with prawns
Saffron's bittersweet edge meets the white's wax-and-almond palate; the body handles the cheese-bound rice.
History
Marcel Ott acquired Clos Mireille in 1936 as the family's second estate (after Chateau de Selle in 1912). The Blanc de Blancs became the estate's flagship in 1958 and remains one of the few serious whites in AOC Cotes de Provence, made from Semillon planted on coastal schist.
- 1936: Marcel Ott acquires Clos Mireille on the coast near La Londe
- 1958: Clos Mireille Blanc de Blancs established as the estate flagship white
Facts
- Producer
- Domaines Ott · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Semillon (70%), Rolle
- Classification
- AOC Cotes de Provence
- Oak
- Fermentation and aging mostly in stainless steel with a small share in large old oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 40 to 60 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1958
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Domaines Ott Clos Mireille Blanc de Blancs
What does Ott Clos Mireille Blanc de Blancs taste like?
White peach, honeysuckle, wax and lemon zest on the nose; pear, almond, saline and fennel on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long saline finish.
When should I drink Ott Clos Mireille Blanc de Blancs?
Drink between 1 and 10 years from vintage. Unusual for Provencal white, the cuvee genuinely ages; bottles often show better at year 5 than at release.
Is Ott Clos Mireille Blanc de Blancs vegan?
Yes. Ott does not use animal-derived fining agents, and the estate is certified organic.
What food pairs with Ott Clos Mireille Blanc de Blancs?
Grilled langoustines with garlic butter is the canonical pairing. Sea bass baked in salt crust, lobster bisque and saffron risotto with prawns are equally strong matches.
What grapes are in Clos Mireille Blanc de Blancs?
Semillon dominates the blend at around 70 percent, completed by Rolle (Vermentino) from the estate's coastal schist vineyards near La Londe-les-Maures.
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