Domaine de la Courtade rouge 2014
Provence
Red
Sold individually
Drink or Keep
A predominantly Mourvèdre blend, La Courtade's red wine is racy on both the nose and the palate. Aromas of stewed red fruit, leather and cocoa mingle in the glass. On the palate, the tannins are marked but already well integrated. Many years ahead!
Features
Estate
Domaine La Courtade
Vintage
2014
Designation
Côtes de Provence
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
70% Mourvèdre, 30% Syrah
Terroirs
friable shale soils
Viticulture
certified organic
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
Destemming. Fermentation for approximately 25 days.
Breeding
14 months in barrels
Alcohol content
13.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep garnet color
Nose
racy, mentholated with notes of stewed red fruit, leather and cocoa
Mouth
structured with good length. Subtle flavors of fresh wild berries. Strong but integrated tannins.
Serve
at 16°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairing
to enjoy with a piece of beef, cheese (Mimolette vieille), chocolate dessert...
Domaine La Courtade
Côtes de Provence
Expert opinion
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. While 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 prior to the estate's takeover. 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
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).
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. XAVIER B. Published on 21/09/2018
See all reviews from this customer
Buy your Courtade wines at the best price on private sale!
Free on your 1st order*.