Bordeaux
Château-Figeac - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - Petit Figeac - Red - 2020
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2020
Name: AOP Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Grape variety: 71% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 13.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Estate rated 5 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2024
Wine:
Endowed with magnificent maturity in this exceptional vintage, the 2020 Red Saint-Émilion Petit-Figeac is crafted with great precision, its energy sculpting a masterful balance from start to finish. Once again, this wine stands at the forefront of Bordeaux excellence. Opportunities to acquire it are rare, especially under such favorable conditions!Vinification:
Hand harvested, vinified in wood and stainless steel vats, traditionally aged for 12 to 15 months in wood and stainless steel vats.Color:
Deep, brilliant red.Nose:
Black fruit aromas underlined by a touch of spice and light woody notes.Palate:
Highly mature, this wine delivers perfectly balanced, energetic juice.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Large cuts of beef or lamb, shoulder of lamb confit with wild thyme, hare à la royale, duck in blood, aged farmhouse St Nectaire cheese.Cellar aging:
From now until 2033, and even longer for enthusiasts.
Premier Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion, Château Figeac has no equal in terroir or style. The grandeur of the noble Cabernets shines in this cru like no other, earning it 4 stars from the RVF Guide, their highest accolade.
Situated on the gravelly plateau bordering Pomerol, Figeac is a connoisseur's wine that reveals its character with time. It is often said to be the most Médoc-like of the Saint-Émilions.