Domaine La Courtade 'Cuvée La Courtade' Rouge 2020
4.5
HK$350
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character In the warm and dry 2020 vintage, the Côtes de Provence appellation yielded the exceptional Domaine La Courtade Cuvée La Courtade Rouge. The year's temperate spring followed by a hot, arid summer allowed the grapes to achieve optimal phenolic ripeness, while the island's cooling marine breezes preserved vital acidity and balance. Cultivated on the unique island of Porquerolles, the vines thrive in ancient metamorphic schist soils, absorbing sea spray and intense Mediterranean sunshine that impart a distinctive, wind-swept maritime character to the fruit.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing This expressive red offers a complex nose of ripe blackberries, wild garrigue herbs, and violets, balanced by a distinct undercurrent of coastal salinity. The palate is medium-to-full-bodied with firm, structured tannins that frame flavors of black pepper, olive tapenade, and a touch of sweet spice on a persistent finish. It pairs beautifully with hearty dishes such as grilled rosemary lamb chops, wild boar ragu, or roasted duck breast.
Winery Background Established in 1983, Domaine La Courtade is a pioneer of viticulture on the pristine island of Porquerolles. Under the ownership of Édouard Carmignac, the estate is dedicated to biodynamic farming, hand-harvesting, and preserving the island's delicate ecosystem. Winemaker Florent Audibert employs traditional vinification with gentle extraction and aging in French oak barrels to craft deeply authentic wines that capture this unique maritime sanctuary.