Domaines Ott Clos Mireille, 2024

ABOUT THE WINE. In 1896 Marcel Ott, a graduate in agronomic engineering from Alsace, purchased several estates in Provence. The land was fallow after the ravages of phylloxera had destroyed the vineyards, but many years and multiple generations later, his descendants run three estates in the region: Château de Selle, Clos Mireille and Château Romassan, each with its own particular character. The distinctive bottle-shape of Domaines Ott* was designed in 1930 by René Ott. In 2004, Domaines Ott* was purchased by the Louis Roederer Champagne house, although management of the estates remains in the hands of the Ott family,. TASTING NOTES. Delicate salmon-pink. White fruits and a hint of strawberry, with a bright mineral character and a touch of red grapefruit. Subtle and persistent, of a quality consistent with its reputation as the finest Provençal rosé.. FOOD PAIRING. An aperitif all on its own, but also splendid with light dishes from charcuterie to anchovies. Try it with a shrimp cocktail.. FRIARWOOD SAYS. Clos Mireille, a very old property built in the 1700s by Benedictine monks, overlooking the Mediterranean at La Londe les Maures, was purchased in 1930 by the family, and converted from mixed agriculture to vineyards. Rocky soils and the proximity of the ocean give the wines of Clos Mireille their own, unique character. The * is indeed part of the company’s name, for reasons of copyright.