Domaine de la Courtade - Cuvée Alycastre blanc 2007
A bouquet of fresh, delicious summer scents
Organic estate rated "Excellent" by Gault Millau and awarded 2 stars by Bettane & DesseauveThe Courtade Estate enjoys a particularly mild and favorable climate: 3,000 hours of sunshine per year (the highest in France) and consistently high humidity thanks to the sea, which acts as a natural temperature regulator. It is in the heart of this idyllic climate that Provençal grape varieties thrive, particularly Rolle, which gives this cuvée its delicious flavor. Alycastre Blanc is a lively, intense, and fresh wine, with citrus notes and a rich, harmonious, and lingering aromatic profile. A summer wine, a wine for pleasure...
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Eye
very pale, bright yellow color
Nose
Intense and fresh, it features citrus notes intertwined with delicate aromas of white flowers and kiwi
Palate
It has a lively attack, with a lovely roundness and plenty of freshness. It is well-balanced, though with a slight acidity. Spicy notes combine with citrus flavors to create a lovely complexity. The finish is long and very aromatic.
Serve
between 8 and 10°C
Open
15 minutes before serving
Drink from
2008
Drink before
2011
Production
180 hectoliters
Food and wine pairings
Un vin parfait à l'apéritif accompagné de petits fromages de chèvre frais, ou sur un superbe plateau de fruits de mer<br/>
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.
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).
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. SAMY P. Posted on June 13, 2018
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Review by Mr. GUY L. Posted on September 11, 2015
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