Saint-André de Figuière - Confidentielle 2011
Provence
White
Sold individually
Drink or Keep
Confidentielle en blanc is an expressive, elegant wine, distilling notes of exotic fruit and citrus, mixed with toasty, slightly vanilla nuances. Remarkable freshness underlines the fatness and fullness of the fruit, mingling with woody scents on a sensual, long and generous finish...
Features
Estate
Figuière - Famille Combard
Cuvée
Confidentielle
Vintage
2011
Designation
Côtes de Provence
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
100% Rolle
Terroirs
Plot selection, pure schist veined with white quartz
Viticulture
organic farming since 1979, ECOCERT certification
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
Fermentation of 50% of the must in 300-litre oak barrels from the Forêt de Tronçais, Allier, Nièvre and Vosges regions.
Breeding
6 to 8 months with stirring
Alcohol content
12,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
shiny, golden colour
Nose
expressive and elegant, exotic fruit and citrus mingle with toasty, slightly vanilla notes
Mouth
Remarkable freshness, underlining the fullness of the fruit while blending with woody scents, with a sensual, long and generous finish.
Serve
at 12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2016
Food and wine pairing
A déguster sur des entrées, des poissons grillés, des tapas, des fromages (bleus ou fromages à pâtes dures affinés)...<br/>
Figuière - Combard family
Côtes de Provence
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 seafront 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
Buy your Figuière wines at the best price on private sale!
Free on your 1st order*.