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Domaine de la Courtade - Cuvée Alycastre 2015

Provence

White

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Gault & Millau

With its golden color, the cuvée Alycastre blanc presents rich, intense aromas of exotic fruit and peach. On the palate, full and generous, it expresses freshness and roundness: the hallmark of Domaine de la Courtade. A beautiful blend of Rolle and Sémillon that makes perfect sense on this terroir on the island of Porquerolles.

Features

Estate

Domaine La Courtade

Cuvée

Alycastre

Vintage

2015

Designation

Côtes de Provence

Region

Provence

Grape varieties

Rolle, Sémillon

Terroirs

mainly friable shale

Viticulture

certified organic

Harvest

manual

Winemaking

Slow pressing. Cold settling for 24-48 hours. Alcoholic fermentation at 17°C for 15-20 days.

Breeding

on fine lees for several months

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

deep golden hue with hints of green

Nose

rich, dominated by notes of exotic fruit, pineapple and peach

Mouth

Full and generous. Balance between freshness and roundness.

Serve

between 8 and 10°C

Open

1/4h before serving

Drink from

2016

Drink before

2019

Production

10,000 bottles

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

goes very well with Mediterranean red mullet, raw vegetables and tapenade, or on its own as an aperitif.

Domaine La Courtade

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Côtes de Provence

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine noté (guide 2020) Sélectionné (An estate or house that has won us over with one or more wines from its production, without us being able to give a general opinion on the style of the entire range)

About the domain :

La Courtade, one of three estates on the magnificent island of Porquerolles, was bought in 2014 by Édouard Carmignac, manager of the eponymous management fund and a major art collector. Since then, the reception area has undergone major restructuring. In fact, the Fondation Carmignac has taken up residence here to exhibit the owner's highly eclectic and specialized collection. Up until now, redoing the old cellar was not on the agenda, but this is set to change in the near future. Although the wines are presented with some very creative new labels, the whole leaves us wanting more. A disappointing development, given the magnificent character of the wines before the estate was taken over. Let's hope that very soon the wine will benefit from the same attention that Monsieur Carmignac pays to his art. The terroir deserves it.

Guide Hachette des vins

Guide Hachette des vins

Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the domain :

Florent Audibert took over this estate, created in the 1980s on the island of Porquerolles, in 2015. At his disposal is a 35-hectare organic vineyard (certified in 1997).

Gault & Millau Wine Guide

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated (2016 guide) 15.5/20 (Very good)

About the wine:

The color is pale gold with white-gold nuances and a silver gradation. The brightness speaks of freshness, which is confirmed on the nose with aromas of English candy, citrus fruit, lime blossom and Earl Grey. On the palate, too, the wine is fragrant, fine and delicate. Marine acidity gives it depth.

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