Domaine de la Courtade - La Courtade rouge 2017
14,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
“The 14-month aging in barrels is evident in its woody, buttery, and pastry-like notes. Juicy on the finish, it is generous and rich but remains fairly mainstream. A wine that everyone will agree on.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide) With Mourvèdre as the dominant variety, this distinguished red has a bright future ahead of it!
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Eye
Deep garnet color
Nose
Elegant and refined, with a rich aromatic bouquet: ripe black fruits, notes of flint, smoky, and spicy (menthol, garrigue)
Mouth
Well-structured with good length, well-integrated tannins, and roasted notes. Suitable for aging.
Serve
At 16°C
Open
Pour into a carafe 2 hours in advance
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with aged beef, mature cheeses (such as aged Mimolette), and chocolate desserts...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 14.5/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Selected (An estate or winery that impressed us with one or more of its wines, but where we are unable to give an overall opinion on the style of the entire range)
About wine:
The 14-month aging in barrels is evident in its woody, buttery, and pastry-like notes. Juicy on the finish, it is generous and rich but remains fairly mainstream. A wine that everyone will enjoy.
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 avid art collector. Since then, the reception area has undergone major renovation work. The Carmignac Foundation has taken up residence there to exhibit the owner's highly eclectic and sophisticated collection. Renovating the old cellar has not been on the agenda until now, but this looks set to change in the near future. Although the wines now feature new, highly creative labels, the overall impression leaves us thirsty for more. This is a disappointing development given the magnificent character of the wines before the estate was taken over. Let's hope that very soon the wine will receive the same attention that Mr. Carmignac pays 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, created in the 1980s on the island of Porquerolles, in 2015. He has at his disposal a 35-hectare vineyard that has been organically farmed since 1997.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. FRANCOIS J. Posted on July 13, 2020
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