Domaine La Courtade - La Courtade White 2024
Domaine La Courtade is located on the island of Porquerolles , off the coast of Hyères, in Provence . It was founded in 1983 by Henri Vidal and taken over by Édouard Carmignac in 2012. Today, the vineyard covers 35 hectares, certified organic since 1997 and oriented towards biodynamics. The vines are located on the hillsides and the plain; on the hillsides, the terroir is composed mainly of friable metamorphic schist and clay which stores water while allowing the roots to penetrate very deeply in search of nutrients. On the plain, the terroir offers a richer, sandy and schistose soil, just as suitable for growing vines. Michel Couturier, head of cultivation since 1987, passed on the torch and the secrets in 2015 to a young team led by Florent Audibert , operations manager and oenologist. Édouard Carmignac also founded the Carmignac Foundation, a contemporary art center located next to the estate. The work of L'Alycastre , a bronze statue located at the entrance to Villa Carmignac, created by the artist Miquel Barceló and depicted on the bottle labels, refers to the legendary monster of the island.
La Courtade Blanc is made from Rolle grapes from the finest plots of old vines. The grapes are harvested very early in the night to preserve their freshness and protect them from oxidation. After harvesting, a skin maceration is carried out for a few hours in the press before pressing. Alcoholic fermentation takes place partly in 400-litre barrels followed by aging on lees for 6 months .
Grape variety: 100% Rolle (Vermentino)
