Ott* Clos Mireille Blanc de Blancs

This wine, the original and only white wine produced by Domaines Ott⋆, embodies all the identity of Clos Mireille: a coastal terroir that imparts a characteristic saline touch. This delicate wine is a pared-back, refined fine white wine perfectly suited to gastronomy.

“With its saline notes, intense freshness and great finesse, Clos Mireille White is a wine unlike any other in Provence.” - Nicolas Maurs, cellar master at Clos Mireille

Winemaker notes

The colour of this wine is like the centre of a lime blossom, i.e., a lovely bright golden yellow. The nose is intense with aromas of broom, citrus peel and pine buds.
On the palate, the wine is broad and complex, a combination of delicious acidity and smoothness. Notes of white peaches in syrup are followed by nutty overtones. 
The finish is slightly lemony and of great finesse.

2023

Decanter 95: This coastal vineyard near La Londe-les-Maures has long been highly regarded for its white wines, with Semillon taking a starring role and the schist soils and maritime climate reputedly lending a saline minerality to the wines. 70% Semillon, 30% Rolle, aged for four to six months using wooden foudres with regular batonnage to help impart fat and length to the palate and stabilise the acidity and colour. The final blend is determined in December following the vintage, then clarification using bentonite clay and bottling is carried out from the February. Elizabeth Gabay MW: Fresh lemons. Creamy, salty, intense and mouthwatering. Lifted by some pretty blue florals and waxy white blossom. Natasha Hughes MW: Smoky, spicy, toasty oak. Fleshy mid-palate, almost syrupy in texture. A hint of struck match. Generous, ripe stone fruit, orange blossom. Long. Good balance. Joanna Simon: Zesty lemon curd and dried flowers. Lanolin, bitter lemon and green olive tapenade on the palate. Bitter herbs and lemon. Characterful and unusual.