Figuière Confidentielle Rosé

Confidentielle Rosé, Côtes-de-Provence La Londe AOP bottle image

Wine Description

Figuière is a 210-acre organic wine estate located in La Londe, a sub-appellation of the Côtes-de-Provence AOP. 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.”

Figuière is 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.”

Confidentielle Rosé is the top bottling estate-grown rosé from Figuière. It is a full-bodied rosé from organically grown grapes produced from a blend of Mourvèdre 50%, Cinsault 25%, and Grenache 25% with two to three hours of maceration before vinification in stainless-steel tanks. Confidentielle is a gastronomic rosé with bright acidity and a salty mineral note making it ideally suited for the table.

stacks of barrels
bottling of rose wine
Combard Family walking through vineyard
Combard Family in Vineyard Poising for Photo
Figuère White Building on property
Landscaping by white building
Figuère Inside Building with cabinets and wine
Figuière Vineyard and tree
Figuière Vineyard with rows of grapes
Magali Combard with rose wine bottle
Out in the Vineyard  harvesting grapes with a machine
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Acclaim
“This almost white rosé is produced from selected parcels of the estate. Citrus and pepper dominate, supported by ripe red fruits and delicate acidity. It is a beautiful wine, elegant and with a fine balance between the fruit and the crisp texture.”
— Wine Enthusiast, Jul 2017
“Light bright orange. Nervy, mineral-accented orange zest, strawberry and floral scents show excellent clarity and pick up a floral nuance with aeration. Concentrated yet lively on the palate, offering sappy red berry and lavender pastille flavors underscored by a dusty mineral quality. Shows excellent clarity and cut on the finish, which hangs on with impressive tenacity.”
— Josh Raynolds, Jun 2017
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Côtes-de-Provence AOP
Vineyard name
Figuière
Vineyard size
210 acres
Soil composition
Schist
Training method
Stainless Steel Vats for 6 months
Elevation:
660 feet
Vines/acre:
1780
Yield/acre:
1.6 tons
Exposure:
Southern
Harvest time:
Mid-August to Mid-September
First vintage of this wine:
2008
Bottles produced of this wine:
25,000
Average Vine Age:
25 - 35 years
Certifying Organizations:
Ecocert
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
2-3 hours
Varietal composition:
35% Cinsault, 35% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks for 6 months
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15 days
Fermentation temperature:
60 °F
Fining agent:
Kieselguhr
Total SO2
79
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.4
Acidity:
3 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Total SO2
79
Residual sugar:
0.9 g/L