Domaine La Courtade - Côtes de Provence Les Terrasses rosé 2023

Bettane & Desseauve

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 avid art collector. Since then, the reception area has undergone major renovation work. The Carmignac Foundation has taken up residence there to exhibit the owner's highly eclectic and sophisticated collection. Renovating the old cellar has not been on the agenda until now, but this looks set to change in the near future. Although the wines now feature new, highly creative labels, the overall impression leaves us thirsty for more. This is 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 receive the same attention that Mr. Carmignac pays to his art. The terroir deserves it.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the estate:

Florent Audibert took over this estate, created in the 1980s on the island of Porquerolles, in 2015. He has at his disposal a 35-hectare vineyard that has been organically farmed since 1997.

Le Figaro vins

About wine:

Candied citrus notes emerge on the nose, along with fresh almond and jasmine, all wrapped up in a lingering freshness: truly, this nose is a success. On the palate, generosity dominates, without lacking elegance, thanks to the acidity and salinity that support the lingering red fruit aromas.