Figuière

Méditerranée White

Figuière

Méditerranée White

Figuière is located in La Londe-les-Maures between Marseille and Nice with vineyards that lie just a few hundred meters from the Mediterranean Sea. “There’s a five-degree difference in temperature from our vineyards to those of the interior,” says Magali, “the freshness found in our wines is very singular to the La Londe region.”

Alain Combard purchased the property in 1992 after discovering its cool coastal climate and unique schist soils. “The schist in La Londe seduced my father,” says Alain’s daughter Magali, “schist and the sea make our style.”

Over a period of 25 years, the Combard Family has grown Figuière to its current size of 210 acres. Additionally, Figuière produces an entry-level tier of wines called "Méditerranée" using meticulously selected grapes sourced from négociants. The perfecting touches of maturing and blending are carried out in the domaine’s cellars.

Méditerranée is intended as easy-to-enjoy wine with a soft profile made from 100% Rolle, a local name for Vermentino. Vinified entirely in stainless steel tanks to give a wine with a clean profile and clear varietal expression.

Tasting Notes

Méditerranée Blanc is intended as a fresh tasting, juicy and easy-to-enjoy white wine. Aromas and flavors of peach, lemon and wild herbs are accompanied by salty minerality.

Food Pairing

Méditerranée Blanc is ideally suited to shellfish. A chilled platter of cooked and raw seafood including oysters, prawns and langoustines are brilliant alongside the salty and citrusy character of this wine. Rolle’s herbaceous undertones will also highlight pasta or fish sauced with pesto or chicken roasted with Herbs de Provence.

Figuière is located in La Londe-les-Maures between Marseille and Nice with vineyards that lie just a few hundred meters from the Mediterranean Sea. “There’s a five-degree difference in temperature from our vineyards to those of the interior,” says Magali, “the freshness found in our wines is very singular to the La Londe region.”

Alain Combard purchased the property in 1992 after discovering its cool coastal climate and unique schist soils. “The schist in La Londe seduced my father,” says Alain’s daughter Magali, “schist and the sea make our style.”

Over a period of 25 years, the Combard Family has grown Figuière to its current size of 210 acres. Additionally, Figuière produces an entry-level tier of wines called "Méditerranée" using meticulously selected grapes sourced from négociants. The perfecting touches of maturing and blending are carried out in the domaine’s cellars.

Méditerranée is intended as easy-to-enjoy wine with a soft profile made from 100% Rolle, a local name for Vermentino. Vinified entirely in stainless steel tanks to give a wine with a clean profile and clear varietal expression.

Tasting Notes

Méditerranée Blanc is intended as a fresh tasting, juicy and easy-to-enjoy white wine. Aromas and flavors of peach, lemon and wild herbs are accompanied by salty minerality.

Food Pairing

Méditerranée Blanc is ideally suited to shellfish. A chilled platter of cooked and raw seafood including oysters, prawns and langoustines are brilliant alongside the salty and citrusy character of this wine. Rolle’s herbaceous undertones will also highlight pasta or fish sauced with pesto or chicken roasted with Herbs de Provence.

Vineyard & Production Info

Soil composition:
Clay
Harvest time:
August-September
Bottles produced of this wine:
44,000
Average Vine Age:
10-15 years

Winemaking & Aging

Prefermentation Technique:
The grapes are destemmed and cooled before pneumatic pressing at a low pressure
Varietal composition:
100% Rolle
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15-20 days days
Fermentation temperature:
60 °F
Fining agent:
Animal-based
Total SO2:
77

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.46
Acidity:
3.1 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Dry extract:
0.22 g/L
Total SO2:
77
Residual sugar:
<1.4 g/L