Domaine de la Courtade rosé 2016
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
Aged for 6 months in barrels on its fine lees, this rosé reveals a complex and harmonious nose of ripe white peach, wild arugula, and cocoa, hinting at a rich, enveloping, and subtly oaky wine on the palate. A rosé perfect for fine dining!
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Eye
pink plaid dress
Nose
Complex and harmonious, with aromas of ripe peach, wild arugula, and cocoa
Palate
Rich, smooth, and enveloping. With subtle woody notes
Serve
at 10°C
Drink starting at
2017
Drink before
2020
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with exotic dishes (vegetable stir-fry, lemon chicken tagine), bouillabaisse
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2017 guide) 15/20 (2015 vintage) (Very good wine)
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).
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN B. Published on November 12, 2021
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