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Structure
Drinking window
Best 7 to 22 years from vintage.
vintage7 yrs22 yrs24 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, garrigue, iron, tobacco
Palate: damson, leather, graphite, savoury herb
Mourvedre-led Bandol from the Ott family's Romassan estate at Le Castellet. Classic Bandol structure with leather, garrigue and graphite depth; the family's red flagship.
What it pairs with
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Magret de canard with rosemary
Romassan's garrigue and iron register mirrors herb-scented duck; tannins handle the fat. -
Boeuf en daube
Provencal red-wine and orange-peel beef stew finds a peer in the wine's savoury depth. -
Aged Tomme de Provence
Sheep's-milk salt aligns with Mourvedre's leather; the wine's red fruit lifts the cheese. -
Lamb tagine with prunes
North-African spice and sweet prune meet the wine's dark-fruit and tobacco register.
History
Marcel Ott acquired Romassan in 1956 as the family's third estate, after Mireille and Selle. The estate sits on the limestone amphitheatre at Le Castellet and has anchored Ott's Bandol production for over six decades. Maison Louis Roederer acquired Domaines Ott in 2004.
- 1956: Marcel Ott acquires Chateau Romassan
- 2004: Maison Louis Roederer acquires Domaines Ott
Facts
- Producer
- Domaines Ott · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Mourvedre (80%), Grenache, Cinsault
- Classification
- AOC Bandol
- Oak
- 18 to 24 months in large old oak foudres
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 45 to 70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 7-22 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1956
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Domaines Ott Chateau Romassan Bandol Rouge
What does Ott Romassan Bandol Rouge taste like?
Black cherry, garrigue, iron and tobacco on the nose; damson, leather, graphite and savoury herb on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins, high acidity and a long savoury finish.
When should I drink Ott Romassan Bandol Rouge?
Drink between 7 and 22 years from vintage. The cuvee is more polished than valley-floor Bandol; decant 60 to 90 minutes for vintages under 12 years old.
Is Ott Romassan Bandol Rouge vegan?
Yes. Ott does not use animal-derived fining agents, and the estate is certified organic.
What food pairs with Ott Romassan Bandol Rouge?
Magret de canard with rosemary is the canonical pairing. Boeuf en daube, aged Tomme de Provence and lamb tagine with prunes are equally strong matches.
Where is Ott Romassan located?
The Romassan estate sits on the limestone amphitheatre at Le Castellet within AOC Bandol. It is one of three Ott estates, alongside Clos Mireille (Cotes de Provence white) and Chateau de Selle (Cotes de Provence).
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