Domaine de la Courtade - Cuvée Alycastre 2015
15,5/20
Gault & Millau
With its golden hue, the Alycastre Blanc vintage offers rich, intense aromas of exotic fruits and peach. On the palate, it is full-bodied and generous, striking a balance between freshness and roundness—the hallmark of Domaine de la Courtade. A beautiful blend of Rolle and Sémillon that truly comes into its own on the terroir of Porquerolles Island.
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Eye
a color with deep golden highlights and shades of green
Nose
rich, with notes of exotic fruits, pineapple, and peach
Palate
Full-bodied and rich. A balance between freshness and roundness.
Serve
between 8 and 10°C
Open
1/4 hour before serving
Drink starting at
2016
Drink before
2019
Production
10,000 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs very well with Mediterranean red mullet, raw vegetables, and tapenade, or on its own as an aperitif
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 lineup)
About the estate:
La Courtade, one of the 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. In fact, the Carmignac Foundation has taken up residence there to showcase the owner’s highly eclectic and sophisticated collection. Renovating the old cellar had not been on the agenda until now, but 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. This is 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:
In 2015, Florent Audibert took over this estate, which was founded in the 1980s on the island of Porquerolles. He manages a 35-hectare vineyard cultivated using organic methods (certified in 1997).
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15,5/20 (Very good)
About the wine:
The color is pale gold with shades of gray-gold and a silvery gradient. Its brilliance evokes freshness, which is confirmed on the nose with aromas of English candy, citrus, linden blossom, and Earl Grey. Similarly, on the palate, the wine is fragrant, refined, and delicate. Its briny acidity adds depth.