Saint-André de Figuière - Vieilles Vignes 2011

Name: Saint-André de Figuière - Vieilles Vignes 2011
Brand: Figuière - Famille Combard
Rating: 4.2 (6 reviews)

Côtes de Provence|White wine|Organic

Provence

White

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Drink or Keep

4.2/5 (6 customers)

New vintage, 2010 rated: Bettane & Desseauve 16/20, RVF 15/20, Guide HachetteCitation
This very fine Côtes de Provence Vieilles Vignes blanc is a powerful wine, with notes of flowers, white fruits and fennel. It is reminiscent of the garrigue. On the palate, it's clean, fat, full-bodied yet structured, with a beautifully clean finish that leaves plenty of freshness.

Features

Estate

Figuière - Famille Combard

Cuvée

Vieilles Vignes

Vintage

2011

Designation

Côtes de Provence

Region

Provence

Grape varieties

75% Rolle, 25% Sémillon

Terroirs

schist terroir of the Massif des Maures, clay-limestone terroir of central Var

Viticulture

organic farming since 1979, ECOCERT certification

Harvest

manual

Winemaking

Direct, low-pressure pneumatic pressing, temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation (17°) in stainless steel vats.

Alcohol content

12,5%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

blond with green highlights

Nose

powerful, with notes of flowers, white fruits and fennel. Reminiscent of the garrigue.

Mouth

clean, bold, full-bodied yet structured, with a nicely clean finish that leaves the palate fresh.

Serve

at 12°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink from

2012

Drink before

2016

Food and wine pairing

A déguster à l'apéritif, sur des poissons grillés, des entrées... <br/>

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (2020 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)

About the domain :

This is one of Provence's most famous estates. It belongs to the Combard family, who manage this 85-hectare estate, 30 hectares of which are leased. The vines, located on the seashore in schistose soil, have been grown organically since 1979. We are currently in the process of converting everything to biodynamic viticulture. We welcome this commitment, which is no easy task for an estate of this size. While the wines are one of Provence's best-known assets, the family also goes to great lengths to welcome visitors, and during the summer months offers a cultural program well worth the detour.

Guide Hachette des vins

Domaine noté (guide 2020) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the domain :

Located in the commune of La Londe-les-Maures, overlooking the Golden Isles, Figuière has belonged to the Combard family since 1992. Today, Magali, Delphine and François are at the head of this 85-hectare vineyard, which has been organically farmed for 40 years.

Wine Enthusiast

Domaine noté (guide 2020) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

Customer reviews

Customer rating

4.2/5

out of 6 reviews