Domaine La Courtade - The Terraces of the 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.
Les Terrasses de la Courtade Blanc is a blend of Rolle (80%) and Sémillon (20%) . The grapes are harvested very early in the night to preserve their freshness, the color of their juice and to protect them from oxidation. Each grape variety is harvested separately at ideal maturity. A selective and gentle pressing is carried out as soon as the grapes arrive. Vinification is carried out in the traditional manner in stainless steel vats .
Grape varieties: 80% Rolle (Vermentino), 20% Sémillon
