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Domaine de la Courtade - Alycastre 2009

Domaine de la Courtade - Cuvée Alycastre 2009

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3.7/5 (6 customers)

Here is a lovely red wine from Provence, a blend of Mourvèdre and Grenache, with an intense and complex bouquet featuring cherry aromas and hints of chocolate, a supple and pleasant structure, and a delightful, lingering finish. The perfect companion for grilled meats...

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Estate

Domaine La Courtade

Vintage

Alycastre

Vintage

2009

Designation

Côtes de Provence

Region

Provence

Grape varieties

2/3 mourvèdre, 1/3 grenache

Regions

consisting mainly of crumbly shale

Viticulture

Organic farming certified by Ecocert, average yield of 40 hl/ha

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Fermentation for 3 weeks at temperatures between 28°C and 35°C, with daily pumping over

Livestock farming

4 months on fine lees

Alcohol content

12%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Ruby red in color, clear and brilliant

Nose

a blend of chocolate notes and the aroma of ripe sour cherries, with a hint of smoky wood and warm logs

Palate

With a supple and pleasant texture, notes of clafoutis emerge, and a certain roundness coats the palate, leading to a lingering and thoroughly enjoyable finish

Serve

Between 12 et 14°C

Open

1 hour before serving

Drink from

2012

Drink before

2015

Production

18,000 bottles

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Un vin frais et l&eacute;ger qui accompagnera aussi bien les poissons que les viandes grill&eacute;es<br/>

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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, though 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.

Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from 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).

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3.7/5

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Review by Mr. Gilles F. Published on August 27, 2013

A very decent wine, best enjoyed by the end of 2013...

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Review by Mr. ANTOINE M. Posted on May 10, 2013

Sun-drenched, alluring, with concentrated fruit, warmth, and a cheerful spirit.

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