Domaine By Ott Rose

Domaine By Ott Rosé is a 750ml Côtes de Provence AOC rosé bottled at 13% ABV by the historic Domaines Ott estate. The 2023 vintage earned 90 points from Vinous and a Gold Medal at the Sakura Awards, reinforcing BY.OTT's standing among the top Provence rosés produced today.

Quick Facts: ABV: 13%  |  Origin: Côtes de Provence AOC, France  |  Style: Dry Provence Rosé  |  Producer: Domaines Ott

Production & Heritage

Domaines Ott was founded in 1896 by Marcel Ott, an Alsatian engineer who settled in Provence and spent decades acquiring exceptional vineyard sites. BY.OTT is a Grenache-dominant blend — 60% Grenache, 26% Cinsault, 7% Syrah, and 7% Mourvèdre — hand-harvested in the cool early morning hours to preserve freshness and aromatics. The fruit is gently whole-cluster pressed, then fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Blending and bottling take place in a newly constructed cellar at Château de Selle, the Ott family's flagship estate, with a dedicated facility reserved exclusively for the BY.OTT cuvée. Beginning with the 2024 vintage, all Domaines Ott winegrowing and winemaking is certified organic.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: White peach and ripe strawberry lead, followed by apricot, passion fruit, and a faint floral lift. A subtle green-herb freshness — cut grass and citrus peel — rounds out the nose.

Taste: The entry is bright and juicy, with stone fruit and red berry flavors that build across the mid-palate. Crisp acidity provides structure, while hints of sweet spice — cinnamon and cardamom — add unexpected dimension. A saline, oceanic quality emerges toward the peak, giving the wine a distinctly Mediterranean character.

Finish: Medium in length with clean acidity and a crunchy sea salt minerality that lingers. The close is dry, precise, and refreshing, inviting another sip.

How to Drink BY.OTT Rosé

Serve well chilled, between 46–50°F, to let the aromatics unfold gradually as the wine opens. This is a rosé that rewards still, contemplative drinking on its own, though it also thrives at the table. Frosé — BY.OTT's concentrated stone fruit character holds up remarkably well when blended frozen with a touch of simple syrup and lemon. A Provence Spritz — a measure of rosé topped with elderflower liqueur and sparkling water over ice — plays off the wine's natural floral notes. Rosé Sangria built with fresh peaches, strawberries, and a splash of orange liqueur showcases the fruit-forward profile while keeping the drink light.

Best For

• Summer dinner parties featuring grilled seafood or Mediterranean fare
• Gifting to a Provence rosé enthusiast or Francophile wine lover
• Building a seasonal rosé tasting alongside other benchmark Côtes de Provence wines
• Weekend aperitif sessions on a patio or by the water

Frequently Asked Questions

What does BY.OTT Rosé taste like? It leads with ripe strawberry and white peach, supported by crisp acidity and a distinctive sea salt minerality that gives the wine a savory, Mediterranean edge. Sweet spice undertones of cinnamon and cardamom add subtle complexity.

How does BY.OTT Rosé compare to Whispering Angel? Both are benchmark Côtes de Provence rosés, but BY.OTT is Grenache-dominant (60%) while Whispering Angel relies more heavily on Grenache, Cinsault, and Rolle in a lighter, more overtly citrus-driven style. BY.OTT tends to show greater mid-palate weight and a more pronounced saline minerality, reflected in its 90-point Vinous score for the 2023 vintage.

Is BY.OTT Rosé good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — this is a food-friendly rosé that also stands on its own as an aperitif, with enough acidity, fruit concentration, and textural interest to hold attention without a plate in front of you.

Where is BY.OTT Rosé made? BY.OTT Rosé is produced by Domaines Ott in the Côtes de Provence AOC in southeastern France. It is blended and bottled at the family's Château de Selle estate in a cellar dedicated exclusively to the BY.OTT cuvée.

What foods pair well with BY.OTT Rosé? Grilled prawns or branzino suit the wine's saline streak. A classic Niçoise salad echoes its Provençal origin. Charcuterie boards with prosciutto and melon complement the stone fruit notes. Fresh goat cheese plays off the acidity, and bouillabaisse mirrors the ocean-inflected minerality.

What sizes does BY.OTT Rosé come in? The standard bottle is 750ml, which is the most widely available format.

Is BY.OTT Rosé worth the price? BY.OTT positions as a premium Côtes de Provence rosé from one of the region's oldest and most respected estates. Its 90-point Vinous score, dedicated production facility, and Grenache-led blend place it in strong company at the upper-mid tier of Provence rosé pricing, delivering clear quality above the entry-level category.

Why BY.OTT Rosé?

What separates BY.OTT from the crowded Provence rosé shelf is provenance and precision. The wine is produced by a family estate with more than 125 years of Provençal winemaking history, blended in a cellar built specifically for this cuvée at Château de Selle. The 60% Grenache backbone gives it a richness and spice complexity that many lighter, Cinsault-heavy rosés in the region lack, while temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation preserves the vibrant fruit and acidity that define top-tier Provence pink. A 90-point nod from Vinous and Gold Medal recognition at the Sakura Awards confirm that BY.OTT is not simply trading on the Ott name — it earns its place among the most compelling rosés the appellation produces.