Domaine La Courtade 'Cuvée La Courtade' Rouge Immergée 2021
4.6
HK$950
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character In the 2021 vintage, the Côtes de Provence appellation showcases its unique maritime brilliance through the Domaine La Courtade Cuvée La Courtade Rouge Immergée. The 2021 growing season faced climatic challenges across Provence, but the tempering maritime influence of Porquerolles Island ensured steady ripening, yielding a wine characterized by exceptional freshness and elegance. Located on this car-free island sanctuary, the vineyards thrive in weathered schist soils and benefit from constant sea breezes, which infuse the grapes with a distinct mineral tension and wild garrigue character.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing This medium-to-full-bodied red reveals an expressive nose of blackberry, dark cherry, and wild garrigue, interwoven with subtle violet floral notes. On the palate, a smooth texture is balanced by fine-grained tannins and a distinctive marine salinity, leading to a long finish marked by black pepper and savory undertones. Pair this elegant red with grilled rosemary lamb chops, roasted duck breast, or a slow-cooked beef daube.
Winery Background Founded in 1983 on the idyllic island of Porquerolles, Domaine La Courtade champions organic viticulture to preserve its pristine Mediterranean sanctuary. Winemaker Florent Audibert employs minimal intervention in the cellar, allowing the island's schist soils to speak clearly through the Mourvèdre and Syrah blend. What sets this rare bottling apart is its innovative underwater aging process, where selected bottles are submerged fifteen meters deep in the Mediterranean Sea, subjecting them to constant temperature and pressure that enhances complexity and structural harmony.