2023 Domaines Ott "Château Romassan" Rosé, Bandol, ProvenceABOUT THIS WINE Chteau Romassan is the third estate acquired by the Ott family in 1956, located in the Bandol appellation and lies at the foot of the village of Le Castellet. The soil is poor, composed of limestone, sandstone, and marine upper cretaceous marls. The Bandol appellation is known for its terraced landscapes built from the hard stone with vines, which are planted into vast terraces with varying exposures. The average vine age at Chteau

A phenomenal intro

then vatted by gravity feed

from 2008 onwards

with creamy texture and a crisp

artisanal and traditional wines that grace tables in more than 90 countries

They also sought out the services of another highly talented consultant—Hungarian winemaker Tibor Gal

Division represents a fresh generation of curious winemaking looking beyond the status quo to create unique wines from diverse grape varieties with both intention and a story

The chai was renovated in 2018

This group of islands is home to a singular terroir and microclimate

an almost searing minerality

and cooler exposition give rise to a more refined and aromatic style of Pommard—often noted for its floral lift and supple tannins rather than brute force

in harmony with the holm oak trees scattered around the estate