Domaines Ott

Domaines Ott is a French wine producer based in Provence and organized around three distinct estates in the Var department: Château de Selle near Draguignan, Clos Mireille in La Londe, and Château Romassan near Le Castellet. Rather than operating as a single vineyard property, the brand represents a group of terroirs with different appellation identities and vineyard characteristics. Château de Selle and Clos Mireille are associated with the Côtes de Provence appellation, including the Côtes de Provence La Londe designation for Clos Mireille, while Château Romassan is located in the Bandol appellation. The business was established in 1912 by Marcel Ott, an agricultural engineer from Alsace. He entered wine production in Provence by acquiring Château de Selle near Draguignan. His expansion continued in 1930 with the purchase of Clos Mireille near Brégançon and concluded with the family’s acquisition of Château Romassan near Bandol in 1956. These properties gave Domaines Ott a portfolio spanning several of Provence’s most recognized wine-growing areas. Clos Mireille and Château de Selle were included in the 1955 classification of Provence wine estates, adding historical recognition to the brand’s estate-based positioning. Domaines Ott is particularly associated with premium Provence rosé, although its estate portfolio also covers other wine styles made under the relevant regional appellations. Its wines are marketed around estate provenance, the character of individual sites, and the prestige of Provence’s Mediterranean wine culture. The brand’s Étoile blend is positioned at the luxury end of the rosé category and is described as one of the world’s most expensive rosé wines. In 2018, Domaines Ott was purchased by Louis Roederer, the French champagne company. The acquisition placed the Provençal producer within the broader Louis Roederer group while leaving the Ott family involved in management. This ownership structure combines the resources and international reach of a major luxury-wine house with continuity in the family’s stewardship of the estates. Domaines Ott therefore operates as both a historic regional winery and a premium wine brand within a larger French wine portfolio.

Domaines Ott traces its origin to 1912, when Marcel Ott, an agricultural engineer from Alsace, established a wine business in Provence. His first acquisition was Château de Selle near Draguignan in the Var department. At the time, the property provided the foundation for a business built around estate ownership rather than large-scale négociant production. The location also placed the company within the developing identity of Provence as a distinctive wine region. Marcel Ott expanded the estate portfolio in 1930 by acquiring Clos Mireille near Brégançon, in the coastal area of La Londe. Clos Mireille later became associated with the Côtes de Provence La Londe appellation. The estate’s inclusion, together with Château de Selle, in the 1955 classification of Provence wine estates contributed to the historical and quality credentials of the Domaines Ott name. The family completed the three-estate structure in 1956 with the acquisition of Château Romassan near Bandol. This addition broadened the company’s geographic and appellation range. Château de Selle represented one part of the Côtes de Provence identity, Clos Mireille added a coastal La Londe estate, and Château Romassan connected the business to Bandol, one of Provence’s best-known appellations. The three properties remain the defining organizational feature of Domaines Ott. Across its history, the producer developed a strong association with premium Provence wines, especially rosé. Its estate model allows the brand to present wines according to the origin and character of individual properties rather than treating Provence as a single uniform source. The estates produce wines under their respective appellations, and the brand’s luxury image is reinforced by Étoile, a high-priced rosé blend. A major ownership transition occurred in 2018, when Louis Roederer acquired Domaines Ott. Louis Roederer is best known for Champagne, but the transaction expanded its presence in prestigious French wine regions. Domaines Ott remained connected to the Ott family after the acquisition, as the family continued to manage the estates. The resulting structure combines family continuity and local estate knowledge with the financial, commercial, and distribution capabilities of the Louis Roederer group. Today, Domaines Ott is identified with three historic Provençal estates and a premium wine portfolio spanning Côtes de Provence, Côtes de Provence La Londe, and Bandol. Its reputation rests on estate provenance, regional classification, luxury presentation, and the international appeal of high-quality Provence rosé.

• 2018

  Louis Roederer acquires Domaines Ott

  [1]Domaines Otten.wikipedia.org

  Louis Roederer purchased the producer, while the Ott family continued to manage the estates.

• 1956

  Château Romassan completes the three-estate structure

  [1]Domaines Otten.wikipedia.org

  The family acquired Château Romassan near Bandol, extending Domaines Ott into the Bandol appellation.

• 1955

  Two estates receive Provence classification recognition

  [1]Domaines Otten.wikipedia.org

  Clos Mireille and Château de Selle were included in the 1955 classification of Provence wine estates.

• 1930

  Clos Mireille joins the estate portfolio

  [1]Domaines Otten.wikipedia.org

  The Ott family acquired Clos Mireille near Brégançon, later associated with the Côtes de Provence La Londe appellation.

• 1912

  Marcel Ott establishes the winery

  [1]Domaines Otten.wikipedia.org

  Agricultural engineer Marcel Ott founded the business in Provence and acquired Château de Selle near Draguignan as its first estate.

Luxury and premium Provence wine, centered on historic estate ownership, distinct Mediterranean terroirs, classified vineyards, and high-end rosé.

• Luxury rosé blend

  Étoile

  Étoile is Domaines Ott’s luxury rosé blend and one of the brand’s most prestigious offerings. It is positioned at the top end of the rosé market and is described as one of the world’s most expensive rosé wines. The wine expresses the producer’s emphasis on estate provenance, premium presentation, and the international prestige of Provence rosé.

• Côtes de Provence estate wine

  Château de Selle

  Château de Selle is produced from Domaines Ott’s first estate, acquired by Marcel Ott near Draguignan in 1912. The property forms one of the historical foundations of the brand and is associated with the Côtes de Provence appellation. Its estate identity supports Domaines Ott’s positioning around site-specific wines and classified Provençal heritage.

• Côtes de Provence La Londe estate wine

  Clos Mireille

  Clos Mireille is the coastal Domaines Ott estate near Brégançon in La Londe. Acquired in 1930, it is associated with the Côtes de Provence La Londe appellation and was included in the 1955 classification of Provence wine estates. The wine line represents the maritime and estate-focused dimension of the brand’s portfolio.

• Bandol estate wine

  Château Romassan

  Château Romassan is Domaines Ott’s Bandol estate near Le Castellet. The property joined the family’s holdings in 1956 and gives the brand a presence in one of Provence’s most recognized appellations. Its wines broaden the portfolio beyond the Côtes de Provence estates while retaining the producer’s focus on individual terroir and historic property identity.

• 2018

  Join the Louis Roederer wine groupM&A

  Background

  Domaines Ott had developed as a family-managed producer built around three Provençal estates and a premium rosé reputation.

  Action taken

  Louis Roederer acquired Domaines Ott. The Ott family continued managing the estates after the transaction.

  Aftermath

  The acquisition connected Domaines Ott with a larger French luxury-wine group while preserving family involvement in estate management.

  Source

1. 1Domaines Otten.wikipedia.org