Domaine de la Courtade - Cuvée Alycastre 2014
14,5/20
Gault & Millau
This delightful Côtes de Provence has an intense bouquet, revealing notes of red berries, eucalyptus, and tobacco. The palate is lively and full-bodied, with a lovely roundness, soft, velvety tannins, and spicy flavors… A Provence red with undeniable charm!
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Eye
a garnet-colored dress with blueish highlights
Nose
notes of red berries, eucalyptus, and fresh tobacco
Palate
a balance between liveliness and richness
Serve
at 12-14°C
Open
1 hour before serving
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2020
Production
5,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with a platter of cold cuts, local cheeses, and beef...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Selected (An estate or winery that impressed us with one or more of its wines, though we are unable to offer a general assessment of the style of its entire range)
About the estate:
La Courtade, one of three estates on the magnificent island of Porquerolles, was purchased in 2014 by Édouard Carmignac, manager of the eponymous investment fund and a major art collector. Since then, the reception area has undergone major renovations. Indeed, the Carmignac Foundation has taken up residence there to exhibit the owner’s highly eclectic and specialized collection. Renovating the old cellar had not been on the agenda until now, though that seems set to change in the near future. While the wines now feature new, highly creative labels, the overall experience leaves us wanting more. A disappointing development given the magnificent character of the wines prior to the estate’s takeover. Let’s hope that very soon the wine will receive the same attention that Mr. Carmignac devotes to his art. The terroir deserves it.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Florent Audibert took over this estate in 2015; it was established in the 1980s on the island of Porquerolles. He manages a 35-hectare vineyard that is organically farmed (certified in 1997).
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2016 guide) 14.5/20 (2013 vintage) (Good)
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. STEPHANE Q. Posted on May 26, 2017
Simply excellent
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Review by Mr. MICHEL F. Published on August 1, 2021
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