Domaine de la Courtade - Cuvée Alycastre 2015
16/20
Gault & Millau
This rosé has a fresh nose, opening with aromas of citrus, white flowers, and then ripe fruit. On the palate, it feels like biting into juicy, refreshing, and sweet fruit… A truly delightful rosé!
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Eye
a dress with purple highlights and a predominantly golden hue
Nose
with notes of citrus, white flowers, and ripe fruit.
Palate
Full-bodied and generous. Round and rich.
Open
1/4 of an hour before serving
Drink starting at
2016
Drink before
2019
Production
65,000 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
It can be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif or paired with Mediterranean red mullet or exotic dishes...
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) 16/20 (2014 vintage) (Very good)