Domaines Ott : Clos Mireille "Blanc de Blancs" 2024

Characteristics and tasting advice for Clos Mireille "Blanc de Blancs" 2024 Domaines Ott*

Tasting

Appearance

The wine displays a luminous pale gold hue, subtly enhanced by delicate lime-green highlights.

Nose

The nose opens with fine notes of white peach and lemon zest. With aeration, the bouquet reveals a lovely aromatic complexity, blending floral touches with a distinctive minerality.

Palate

On the palate, the attack is generous and rounded, perfectly balanced by an elegant minerality. Flavors of white peach intertwine with richer notes of toasted hazelnut and subtle hints of pineapple. The finish, of great finesse, lingers with citrus notes and a persistent salinity.

Food and wine pairings

This white wine pairs ideally with seafood and shellfish, such as oysters or langoustines served with a tarragon beurre blanc. It also enhances a traditional bouillabaisse, grilled fish, a citrus sea bass ceviche, or a creamy white truffle risotto and herb-roasted poultry with Provençal herbs.

Serving and cellaring

To fully appreciate this Clos Mireille "Blanc de Blancs" 2024, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 10 and 12°C. This wine can be enjoyed today and will continue to evolve favorably in the cellar for around ten years.

The maritime elegance of a white wine from Côtes de Provence

The estate

Founded in 1896 by Marcel Ott, the Domaines Ott* embody winemaking excellence in Provence. This historic estate stands out for its iconic amphora-shaped bottle, created in the 1930s, as well as its pioneering commitment to environmental stewardship. Today, the estate spans nearly 300 hectares across three distinct vineyards. Since 2004, Champagne House Louis Roederer has been the majority shareholder, while operational management remains in the hands of Jean-François Ott, representing the fourth generation of the founding family.

The vineyard

Located in La Londe-les-Maures, within the Côtes de Provence appellation, the Clos Mireille vineyard extends over gently sloping plots down to the Mediterranean Sea. This unique terroir is characterized by ancient soils composed of schist, quartz, and clay, entirely free of limestone. The microclimate, strongly influenced by sea spray and coastal breezes, provides ideal conditions for growing white grape varieties.

The vintage

The year began with a mild and rainy spring, offering less extreme conditions than in previous years. This period was followed by a hot, dry summer tempered by cool nights. These weather conditions allowed for slow and steady ripening of the grapes, ensuring a fine balance between acidity and aromatic expression.

Winemaking and ageing

The grapes are harvested by hand, followed by rigorous sorting to retain only the finest berries. Extremely gentle pneumatic pressing extracts high-quality juice while preserving the freshness of the fruit. Fermentations proceed slowly. The ageing of this Clos Mireille "Blanc de Blancs" 2024 then takes place in large wooden foudres, accompanied by regular bâtonnage.

Grape varieties

This wine is a blend of sémillon and rolle.