Domaines Ott 2023 Rose Chateau Romassen Bandol

Fully embracing the powerful Bandol spirit, this rose-tinted gem is crafted mostly from Mourvèdre, with doses of Grenache, Cinsault, and a touch of Syrah—on limestone/marl soils, kissed by Provençal sunshine.

🎨 Colour & Aromas

Pale, peach-gold in the glass, Château Romassan shimmers elegantly. On the nose: fresh citrus, orchard florals, pink grapefruit, passionfruit, and delicate red berries meet gentle herbal and mineral whispers 

👄 Palate & Texture

Vibrant and vivacious—notes of grapefruit, white peach, strawberries, raspberries, and a hint of lime zest. The juicy mid-palate evolves into subtle fruit tart layers, finishing with crisp citrus energy, savory minerality, and a lingering chalky tension

🏆 Why It Improves the Rose Game

• Provence meets power: Unlike ultra-light Provençal pinks, this Bandol boasts structured gravity and cellaring clout thanks to Mourvèdre 

• A flavor journey: Starts fresh and fruity, winds to complex mineral elegance—clearly more than just day-drinking pink 

• Food-friendly and versatile: Pairs beautifully with shellfish, creamy spreads, grilled seafood, or tapas—elevating casual gatherings into culinary experiences .

🛎️ Ideal Enjoyment Window

Ready now and recommended through 2029, though its focused structure hints at graceful aging potential 

In sum: Domaine Ott’s Château Romassan 2023 is a refined, terroir-rich Bandol rosé. Think peach-citrus brightness with mineral backbone—lush yet taut, stylish yet serious. Not your basic pink—it’s Provence with depth and attitude.

94 points La Revue du Vin de France: "With 50% Mourvèdre, this Bandol rosé boasts superior ageing capacity, saltiness and epicurean complexity, making it one of the best of the 2023 vintage."

92+ points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2023 Rosé Château Romassan captivates with a bouquet that mixes savory and sweet, as nuances of D'Anjou pear and lime zest combine with spring flowers, ginger and green melon. This is vividly fruit-focused within, with cooling acidity and silken textures, coming across as lifted and refined yet also potent. Its minerality shines through the finish, crisp, nearly crunchy and long with a spicy tinge that pinches at the palate. Complexity and shear depth make the Chateau Romassan impossible to ignore. Drink: 2024-2027."

92 points Wine Spectator: "[$65 list] A reminder of Bandol's superiority when it comes to rosé. Crushed stone minerality grounds this fresh, alluring version, with notes of dried lavender and salted herbs alongside mandarin acidity. This well-meshed version sings in harmony from start to vibrant finish. Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Grenache. Drink now through 2028."

91 points Elizabeth Gabay, MW (Decanter): "This illustrates just how different the Mourvèdre-based rosés of this coastal appellation can be, in comparison to rosés from the rest of Provence. Delicately pale salmon pink. Restrained aromas of bruised peach, garrigue and barely ripe apricots. The Mourvèdre shines here with concentration, sour lemon acidity and creamy, ripe, sweet black fruit. There is fine-grained minerality leading to linear austerity and a mouthwatering finish. Drinking Window: 2024-2031."
Domaines Ott was founded in 1912 by Marcel Ott, an agricultural engineer from Alsace who dreamed of establishing a great wine estate near the Mediterranean. Today, the wineries are owned and managed by Champagne Louis Roederer and produce some of the world's most prestigious wines. These wines are made at three distinctively different estates in the Bandol and Cotes de Provence appellations: Chateau Romassan, Clos Mireille and Chateau de Selle.