Domaine de la Courtade - Cuvée Alycastre Rosé 2008
A new vintage not yet tasted by the press, the 2007 was rated 16 by Gault Millau and 15 with the distinction "Instant bliss" by Bettane & Dessauve
L'Alycastre rosé is a winemade from the grape, with a very intense nose; on the palate, it is round and fruity with a touch of acidity and a fresh, lingering finish. Porquerolles in a bottle for a taste of vacation!
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Eye
a very bright, pale, and lustrous salmon color with slight coppery undertones
Nose
Lively and very intense, with immediate aromas of strawberry compote, followed by melon, peach, and hints of ripe mashed banana and flowers.
Palate
Round and light, with a lovely, smooth, and pleasant liveliness, featuring the aromas detected on the nose, notes of fleshy, juicy fruit, and a subtle hint of toast on the finish
Serve
bottled at 8–10°C
Open
15 minutes before serving
Drink from
2009
Drink before
2011
Production
800 hectoliters
Guard
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Food and wine pairings
Un rosé frais et gourmand à apprécier sur un poisson grillé, une salade de poulpe au vinaigre balsamique, ou simplement en apéritif...<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
3.9/5
based on 8 reviews
Review by Mr. JEAN CLAUDE T. Published on 11/22/2022
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