Domaines Ott 2017 Rose, Clos Mireille
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Domaines Ott 2017 Rose, Clos Mireille
The Aristocrat of Provence Rose!
About Domaines Ott 2017 Rose, Clos Mireille
In 1896, after a tour of France’s many vineyards, Marcel Ott, a young graduate in agronomy engineering from Alsace, finally found an estate that inspired him. To set the scene, we are in Provence. The Mediterranean is lapping at the shore a mere stone’s throw away. In these parts, growing vines is the legacy of ancient times. Alas, a short while before Marcel Ott’s discovery, phylloxera had wreaked havoc on the vines. The land was cheaper, but the vineyards would have to be replanted. The wine had lost a great deal of its soul in the vineyard’s reconstruction. Marcel Ott bought several estates and began renovating them with the determined ambition to create great Provencal wines from noble grape varieties. Today, 120 years later, cousins Christian and Jean-François Ott dedicate their life to their ancestor’s love for the site. In 2004, Domaines Ott joined Louis Roederer and its fabulous selection of wine craftsmen.
This wine is from their Clos Mirrielle estate. At Clos Mireille, the average age of the vines is sixteen years old. The soil is composed of schists. Planted on foothills on the shores of the Mediterranean, the vineyard’s location is unusual. The character of the wines is made even more exceptional in that the clay soil on this ancient rocky outcrop contains no limestone. Its broad sea-facing orientation gives Clos Mireille wines their inimitable character. The microclimate and sea spray create perfect conditions for producing subtle and distinctive wines. The Clos Mireille Rosé is an expression of a blend of various grapes typical of the Côtes de Provence appellation: Grenache, the majority grape, chosen for its full-bodied texture, Cinsault for its well-known softness and Syrah for its fruity roundness.
Wine Spectator scored this 92 points saying "Alluring, with peach, mango and white cherry notes rippling through, while creamy edges and a lingering rose petal perfume complete the seduction. Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Rolle. Drink now."
Vinous scored this 93 points saying "Bright onion skin. An intensely perfumed bouquet evokes fresh red berries, orange zest, pungent flowers and dusty minerals that expand with air. Sappy and light on its feet, offering mineral-tinged strawberry, blood orange and honeysuckle flavors. Dry, focused and tightly wound, showing superb closing power and lingering florality."
and Wine Advocate also scored it 93 points saying "The archetypal pale Mediterranean rose, the 2017 Cotes de Provence Rose Clos Mireille boasts briny aromas evocative of the sea, with pink grapefruit, cherry and lime notes. A blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah, it’s medium-bodied but feels lighter, with a clean, refreshing finish that includes hints of wet stones, peach and citrus. It’s a terrific rose for drinking this summer (or anytime)."
This wine is from their Clos Mirrielle estate. At Clos Mireille, the average age of the vines is sixteen years old. The soil is composed of schists. Planted on foothills on the shores of the Mediterranean, the vineyard’s location is unusual. The character of the wines is made even more exceptional in that the clay soil on this ancient rocky outcrop contains no limestone. Its broad sea-facing orientation gives Clos Mireille wines their inimitable character. The microclimate and sea spray create perfect conditions for producing subtle and distinctive wines. The Clos Mireille Rosé is an expression of a blend of various grapes typical of the Côtes de Provence appellation: Grenache, the majority grape, chosen for its full-bodied texture, Cinsault for its well-known softness and Syrah for its fruity roundness.
Wine Spectator scored this 92 points saying "Alluring, with peach, mango and white cherry notes rippling through, while creamy edges and a lingering rose petal perfume complete the seduction. Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Rolle. Drink now."
Vinous scored this 93 points saying "Bright onion skin. An intensely perfumed bouquet evokes fresh red berries, orange zest, pungent flowers and dusty minerals that expand with air. Sappy and light on its feet, offering mineral-tinged strawberry, blood orange and honeysuckle flavors. Dry, focused and tightly wound, showing superb closing power and lingering florality."
and Wine Advocate also scored it 93 points saying "The archetypal pale Mediterranean rose, the 2017 Cotes de Provence Rose Clos Mireille boasts briny aromas evocative of the sea, with pink grapefruit, cherry and lime notes. A blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah, it’s medium-bodied but feels lighter, with a clean, refreshing finish that includes hints of wet stones, peach and citrus. It’s a terrific rose for drinking this summer (or anytime)."
Wine Details
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Rosé
- Country France
- Region Provence
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