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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 7 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs7 yrs9 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, white peach, pink pepper, fennel
Palate: red currant, tangerine peel, saline, rosemary
Mourvedre-led Bandol rose from Ott's Romassan estate, presented in the family's signature amphora-shaped bottle. Structured, saline and herb-driven; ages five years easily.
What it pairs with
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Bouillabaisse
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Marseille's saffron-laced fish stew meets a rose with body to handle rouille and saline depth to match the fish. -
Lobster thermidor
Rich shellfish in mustard-cream sauce finds a peer in the rose's body and Mourvedre's saline grip. -
Pissaladiere
Caramelised onion, anchovy and olive tart aligns with the rose's saline and herb register. -
Salt-baked sea bream
The wine's saline core matches the seasoned fish; lemon-zest finish refreshes between bites.
History
Romassan Bandol Rose has been bottled in Ott's signature amphora-shaped bottle since the Marcel Ott family acquired the estate in 1956. The cuvee remains a structured, oak-fermented Bandol rose with a long international wine-list footprint.
- 1956: First Romassan Bandol Rose under Ott ownership
- 2004: Maison Louis Roederer acquires Domaines Ott
Facts
- Producer
- Domaines Ott · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Mourvedre (60%), Cinsault, Grenache
- Classification
- AOC Bandol
- Oak
- Direct press, stainless steel fermentation with brief lees aging
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 45 to 65 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1956
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Domaines Ott Chateau Romassan Bandol Rose
What does Ott Romassan Bandol Rose taste like?
Wild strawberry, white peach, pink pepper and fennel on the nose; red currant, tangerine peel, saline and rosemary on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long saline finish.
When should I drink Ott Romassan Bandol Rose?
Drink between 1 and 7 years from vintage. The Mourvedre share gives genuine cellaring potential; many sommeliers consider year 3 to 5 the sweet spot.
Is Ott Romassan Bandol Rose vegan?
Yes. Ott does not use animal-derived fining agents, and the estate is certified organic.
What food pairs with Ott Romassan Bandol Rose?
Bouillabaisse is the canonical pairing. Lobster thermidor, pissaladiere and salt-baked sea bream are equally strong matches.
What is special about the Ott bottle?
Domaines Ott bottles its wines in a signature amphora-shaped bottle inspired by ancient Mediterranean wine vessels. The design has been the Ott visual signature since the 1930s.
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