Domaine de la Courtade - Cuvée Alycastre Rouge 2007
An organic estate rated "Excellent" by Gault Millau and awarded 2BD by Bettane & Desseauve
A red wine from Provence, a blend of Mourvèdre and Grenache, with an intense and complex nose 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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Eye
a beautiful, clear, and brilliant ruby color
Nose
smooth, intense, and complex, opening with aromas of ripe, almost candied cherries, along with chocolatey notes and the scent of ripe morello cherries, with a hint of smoky oak
Palate
The attack offers a tangy note, with a supple, pleasant structure, as well as a lovely roundness and a lingering, very pleasant finish.
Serve
Between 12 et 14°C
Open
1 hour before serving
Drink from
2009
Drink before
2013
Production
18,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Un vin frais et léger qui accompagnera aussi bien les poissons que les viandes grillées<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
3.8/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. GILLES B. Published on August 21, 2013
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Review by Mr. ERIC L. Posted on March 24, 2013
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Review by Mr. MICHEL M. Published on 02/19/2013
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Review by Mr. SERGE R. Published on January 12, 2013
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE D. Published on 11/26/2012
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