The 1912 Revolution
Domaines Ott: Where Rosé Became Serious
In 1912, Marcel Ott had a radical idea: what if rosé wasn't a byproduct, but the point? That decision created every beach club magnum you've ever seen. Their trademarked bottle shape is the most recognizable rosé silhouette on Earth.
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Visiting Domaines Ott
When to go
Guided tours are seasonal and the house dates them: available until 2 October, subject to availability. The wine shops and tasting rooms publish weekday and Saturday hours year-round, with no stated closure months, so the shops outlast the tours. What replaces the guided tour after early October is not published. Saturday afternoons close at the same 18.30 as weekdays but open an hour later.
Source: domaines-ott.com
Practical details
Wine shops and tasting rooms open Monday to Friday 9.00–13.00 and 14.00–18.30, and Saturday 10.00–13.00 and 14.00–18.30. No Sunday hours are published. Guided tours run about 45 minutes, by reservation only. Book ahead by telephone to the estate you want: Château de Selle +33 (0)4 94 47 57 57, Clos Mireille +33 (0)4 94 01 53 50, Château Romassan +33 (0)4 94 98 71 91. There is no online booking calendar, and the house does not publish tour prices.
Source: domaines-ott.com
Getting there
The three estates sit in different parts of the Var, and each needs its own drive. Château de Selle is at 5093 route de Flayosc, 83460 Taradeau, inland near Draguignan and close to the Abbaye du Thoronet. Clos Mireille is on the route du Fort-de-Brégançon at 83250 La Londe les Maures, on the coast. Château Romassan is at 601 route des Mourvèdres, 83330 Le Castellet.
Source: domaines-ott.com
Good to know
- Languages
- English-friendly
What to do there
4 things to do
Insider Tips
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They have THREE estates - Château de Selle (the original, rosé focus) is the one you want
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The bottle shape is actually TRADEMARKED since 1930 - nobody else can legally use it
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Ask about the "cuvée théâtre" - wine made for Cannes Film Festival private parties
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Request the Cœur de Grain specifically - it's their icon cuvée, name means "heart of the grape"