A blend dominated by Mourvèdre, La Courtade’s red wine is elegant both on the nose and on the palate. Aromas of stewed red fruits, leather, and cocoa intertwine in the glass. On the palate, the tannins are pronounced but already well-integrated. It has a bright future ahead!
Buy your Courtade wines at the best price in a private sale!
Starting at €99 on your first order
Eye
deep garnet
Nose
sophisticated, minty, with notes of stewed red berries, leather, and cocoa
Palate
Well-structured with good length. Subtle flavors of fresh wild berries. Pronounced but well-integrated tannins
Serve
at 16°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with a cut of beef, cheese (aged Mimolette), a chocolate dessert...
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 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. XAVIER B. Posted on September 21, 2018
See all reviews from this customer
Discover more wines from the estate
