Domaine de la Courtade rosé 2016
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
Aged for six months in barrels on its fine lees, this rosé reveals a complex and harmonious bouquet of ripe white peach, wild arugula, and cocoa, foreshadowing 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 full-bodied. With subtle woody notes
Serve
at 10°C
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
pairs well with exotic dishes (stir-fried vegetables, lemon chicken tagine), or bouillabaisse
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated wine (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 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 prominent 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, 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. 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 are regularly recognized by 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).
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN B. Posted on 11/12/2021
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