Domaine La Courtade

Domaine La Courtade is a jewel of Provence, located in the heart of a unique and exceptional setting: the island of Porquerolles, 1,250 hectares of breathtaking natural beauty 15 kilometers from the mainland opposite Hyères. Founded in 1983 by Henri Vidal, the estate was taken over in 2014 by Edouard Carmignac. 

A true wine and art enthusiast, he then undertook a vast program to revive the estate and the vineyard. The vineyard was restructured with 8 hectares of vines replanted, and the already Organic vine cultivation Organic now conducted according to biodynamic principles. A true place of life and sharing, Domaine La Courtade now includes a contemporary art museum supported by the Carmignac Foundation.

La Courtade consists of a 35-hectare vineyard where the vines are pampered, giving pride of place to the quintessential Provençal grape varieties, notably Mourvèdre and Rolle. The island location offers the Domaine La Courtade vineyard particularly favorable conditions for producing wines with a unique character, perfectly representing the delicious aromatic richness of Provence.

The vines grow on schist soils and benefit from one of the highest levels of sunshine in France and the temperature-regulating effect of the sea, which prevents them from suffering from excessive drought. The Mistral and the east wind also bring their benefits, especially during the grape ripening period. Organically farmed since 1997, Domaine La Courtade can boast some of the most beautiful plots on the island, which are patiently worked to deliver treasures full of freshness and bursting with the sunshine of Provence.