Domaine La Courtade - Côtes de Provence Les Terrasses blanc 2023
Provence
White
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"Set sail with the freshness of this vintage!"
This fresh, delicate white wine is made from 70% Rolle and 30% Semillon. The nose is lively and expressive, with accents of fresh yellow fruit, citrus and white flowers. Elegant and fresh, the crisp palate reveals all the freshness typical of this seaside terroir, with a saline finish of fine bitters, the signature of this singular terroir.
Features
Estate
Domaine La Courtade
Cuvée
Les Terrasses
Vintage
2023
Designation
Côtes de Provence
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
70% Rolle, 30 % Sémillon
Terroirs
Friable shale soils
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
At optimum maturity, at night
Winemaking
Selective, gentle pressing, low-temperature settling, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats.
Breeding
On lees for 4 to 5 months in stainless steel vats
Alcohol content
12,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Luminous pale yellow colour
Nose
Harmonious and delicate, with aromas of fresh fruit (yellow peach, pineapple), citrus and white flowers.
Mouth
Mineral and fresh, saline finish with light bitters
Serve
AT 8-10°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with seafood, sea urchins, rock fish...
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. 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
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
3.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 02/07/2024
The palate is invigorating, a touch incisive, with lemony, mineral flavors on a lightly fatty background. The finish is just as fresh and airy, tinged with notes of yellow grapefruit and marked by a particularly iodized imprint. At a price flirting with €19, it's really not worth it. In any case, this white wine is not easy to match. For the time being, it was paired with a platter of Marennes Oléron Fines de Claire oysters, followed by Mediterranean sardines grilled over bbq coals. Rating: "3.3.
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Note and review by Mme ALEXANDRA L. Published on 20/08/2024
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