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 indulgent but maintains a fairly mainstream profile. A wine that everyone will enjoy.” (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)
Palate
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 beforehand
Drink before
2028
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with aged beef, mature cheeses (such as aged Mimolette), and a chocolate dessert...
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, though we are unable to offer a general assessment of the style of its entire lineup)
About the wine:
The 14-month aging in barrels is evident in its woody, buttery, and pastry-like notes. Juicy on the finish, it’s generous and indulgent but maintains a fairly mainstream profile. A wine that everyone will enjoy.
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. FRANCOIS J. Published on July 13, 2020
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