Heritage

Modern Continuity with the Roederer Collection

In 2004, Domaines Ott* joined the Roederer Collection, this strategic partnership united two family-led enterprises committed to long-term quality and traditional agricultural craftsmanship. Today, day-to-day operations remain firmly under the leadership of Jean-François Ott. This continuity ensures that over a century of ancestral wisdom seamlessly blends with modern winery investments, securing the estate’s status as a reliable, progressive leader in the premium wine sector.

Region and Vineyards

Three Distinct Estates and Two Appellations

The defining feature of Domaines Ott* wine is its scale and the geological diversity of its three non-contiguous estates, encompassing close to 300 hectares across the Var department. Each property operates with its own dedicated winery, showcasing a distinct microclimate and unique terroir.

Château de Selle, located inland on high limestone hills near Taradeau, features highly stony soils that restrict yields naturally, producing structured, elegant rosés where Grenache and Cinsault thrive. Clos Mireille, an idyllic coastal property in La Londe-les-Maures, overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. Its vines grow on schist and clay soils, benefiting from constant maritime sea spray that imparts a unique saline, mineral tension to its famous white and rosé wines. In contrast, Château Romassan sits within the prestigious Bandol appellation. Its poor, arid soils of limestone and marl provide the perfect habitat for the late-ripening Mourvedre grape, delivering powerful, deeply complex Bandol rose and robust reds built for extended cellar ageing.

Viticulture and Winemaking

Artisanal Care and Full Organic Certification

Long before modern environmental regulations, Marcel Ott championed a chemical-free, ecologically respectful approach to viticulture. This ancestral ethos culminated in full organic certification (Ecocert), officially in place since the 2022 vintage across all three estates. The vineyards are tended manually using artisanal methods, preserving soil health and biodiversity while ensuring that only perfectly healthy, estate-grown fruit enters the cellars.

Precision and Flow in the Cellar

Winemaking combines artisanal craftsmanship with cutting-edge technical precision. Grapes are selectively hand-harvested and immediately sorted. Whole-bunch pressing occurs gently to retain crystalline, pale hues without extracting bitter phenolics. Vinification proceeds via gravity-fed grape movement in temperature-controlled stainless steel and large oak casks to safeguard fruit purity. This meticulous approach defines their iconic expressions, including the multi-estate blend Étoile and the highly successful By.Ott range produced in their modern facility at Château de Selle.

Style of Wine

Domaines Ott* produces exceptional still wines across three colours: pale roses, mineral-driven whites, and structured reds. Their roses are celebrated worldwide for an elegant pale-pink hue, vibrant white peach and citrus aromatics, and a dry, refreshing, mineral finish. Far from simple seasonal drinks, these are complex, structured wines that command prime menu positioning. The whites offer exceptional texture and sea-spray salinity, while the Bandol reds deliver deep black fruit and spice complexity.

For UK wine trade professionals seeking a reliable and quality Provence rose, this diverse portfolio offers a complete regional ladder under the trusted Domaine. The accessible By.Ott range provides excellent volume and premium by-the-glass consistency for regional lists. Simultaneously, single-estate bottlings and prestige Étoile serve as high-margin benchmarks for a wine wholesaler London.

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