DOMAINES OTT Chateau Romassan, Bandol

Château Romassan is Domaines Ott’s Bandol estate, delivering structured, age-worthy rosé and reds that sit at the more powerful, racy end of the Ott spectrum while still carrying the house’s precision and polish.

The Bandol Rosé is built on Mourvèdre, supported by Cinsault and Grenache, giving more structure and depth than most Côtes de Provence rosés, yet remaining dry and finely etched. Grapes are hand-harvested, direct-pressed and fermented cool in stainless steel, with no malolactic fermentation and short élevage to preserve freshness while allowing texture to develop on fine lees. Recent vintages show a peach-copper hue, citrus and passionfruit aromatics, mandarin zest and a persistent, mineral finish sometimes marked by subtle spice notes like Sichuan pepper and pomelo pith.