CHâTEAU ROMASSAN BANDOL ROUGE

Domaines Ott
2001
CHÂTEAU
ROMASSAN
BANDOL
ROUGE
BANDOL
Château Romassan is located in the Bandol appellation where the land is comprised of limestone, sandstone and
marl of the late Cretaceous marine period. These poor soils are offset by the large amount of stone in the soils
throughout this appellation. The Bandol appellation is known for its terraced landscapes built from the hard stone
with vines, which are planted into vast terraces with varying exposures. Cultivation methods are traditional and
the soil is mechanically tilled and young shoots are trained with the greatest care to the plant.
Winemaking
The grapes used in making this red wine come from vines no less than 15 years of age: • Mourvèdre, a local variety which
gives the wine its round, robust quality. This is also the dominant varietal in this wine (as required by the appellation) •
Cinsault for its fresh, silky elegance • Grenache to round off the wine and give it body, strength and bouquet • Syrah in
small quantities to give verve to the wine and slight hints of liquorice The grapes are all hand picked and go through a
stringent selective grape sorting. Fermentation takes place in thermo-regulated vats followed by ageing in oak casks for 18
– 20 months.
Tasting Notes
This bright ruby colored wine is primarily mourvèdre, which gives the wine a spicy character, which is complimented by a
generous bouquet of blackcurrant and morello cherry. The wine is rich with tannins yet highly balanced making it an
excellent choice for pairing with beef ribs, spicy dishes and cheese. It is best served at 59-64 degrees Fahrenheit.
Technical Information
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Suggested Retail
Price:
Bandol
Mourvedre Grenache Cinsault Syrah
$44