Domaines Ott consist of three wine estates in south western France; two in the Côtes de Provence appellation and one in Bandol. They may be best known for their Rosès, but they also make reds from Château de Selle and Château Romassan and this white wine from Clos Mireille. It is a surprising blend of Sémillon, which is partially responsible for the great whites of Bordeaux, and Rolle, also known as Vermentino, native of Italy, and thriving in the south of France. It is a delightful combination of Sémillon’s structure and body and Vermentino’s juicy peach, pear, pink grapefruit and zingy acidity. We served it with a salad of fennel and celery, sliced paper thin, dressed with a lemon and olive oil dressed and topped with mozzarella di bufala, a great combination. It will also be at home with grilled shrimp or a chicken salad.
Domaines Ott, Cotes de Provence (France) 2018
By Rebecca Murphy