Chateau Figeac
Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe 2021
| Denomination | AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Bordeaux (France) |
| Grape varieties | 35% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot |
| Aging | 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels |
- Classification: Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A, vintage 2021
- Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Cabernet Franc 31%, Merlot 29%
- Vinification: fermentation in steel and oak vats; 18 months in new French oak
- Profile: cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant and violet; silky texture, mineral finish
- Serving and awards: temperature 16–18 °C, decant for 1 hour; scores 96 Parker, 95 Suckling
Description
What kind of wine is it
Chateau Figeac is a red wine that embodies the elegance of Bordeaux. This blend harmonises Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, revealing vibrant aromas of cherries, blackcurrant and delicate hints of violet. On the palate, it offers a medium to full body with a silky texture, supported by ultra-refined tannins and fresh acidity. Its long, mineral finish makes it ideal for pairing with intensely flavoured dishes, such as game or a succulent rack of lamb.
Where does it come from
Chateau Figeac is the largest estate in Saint-Emilion, in the heart of Bordeaux. The Manoncourt family has managed its historic 40 hectares of vineyard since 1892, promoting viticulture based on respect for biodiversity. This deep connection with the environment encourages the natural balance of the vines and an authentic expression of the terroir, ensuring grapes of the highest quality that give the wine a clear aromatic precision and a solid structure.
How is it produced
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and oak vats, allowing meticulous extraction that preserves the purity of the red fruits. The wine then matures for 18 months in new French oak barrels. This careful ageing process smooths the tannic texture, giving a velvety consistency and enriching the bouquet with notes of cedar, graphite and tobacco leaf. The result is a sip of aristocratic elegance, supported by the balanced power of its grape varieties.
History and Curiosities
Château Figeac, the largest historic estate in the appellation, has belonged to the Manoncourt family since 1892, who carefully tend its 40 hectares of vineyards with full respect for biodiversity. This sublime Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A expresses an unparalleled aristocratic elegance. In the 2021 vintage, the bold decision to delay the Cabernet Sauvignon harvest gave the wine a vibrant structure and ultra-refined tannins, allowing it to achieve 96 points from Robert Parker. A true oenological masterpiece, characterised by a long, mineral finish.
Awards
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2021
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
96/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1892
- Hectares: 40
Château Figeac originates from an ancient estate that traces its roots back to the 2nd century, when a Gallo-Roman villa was built on the estate and named after a Figeacus. In the late 18th century, the property was close to 200 hectares (490 acres) in size, but was sold and subdivided several times in the 19th century until 1892, when Henri de Chevremont bought it. Henriette, the daughter of de Chevremont, married André Villepigue and became the owner of Figeac. The estate was managed by Alfred Maquin, as the Villepigues lived in Paris. In 1905, their son Robert Villepigue took over the running of the estate. After Henriette's death in 1942, it was unclear if Robert Villepigue or his sister Ada Elizabeth (who had married Antoine Manoncourt) would inherit the estate, but in 1946 it passed to Ada Elizabeth Manoncourt.
In January 1947, Thierry Manoncourt (son of Antoine and Ada Elizabeth Manoncourt) took over the running of Château Figeac, and it was under his leadership that the estate rose to the front ranks of Saint-Émilion estates. He continued to run or be actively involved with the estate until his death in 2010, although his son-in-law Comte Eric d'Aramon took over the daily running of the estate in the 1980s. Read more
| Name | Chateau Figeac Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Saint-Emilion AOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 35% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Vendor | Chateau Figeac |
| Story | History and Curiosities Château Figeac, the largest historic estate in the appellation, has belonged to the Manoncourt family since 1892, who carefully tend its 40 hectares of vineyards with full respect for biodiversity. This sublime Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A expresses an unparalleled aristocratic elegance. In the 2021 vintage, the bold decision to delay the Cabernet Sauvignon harvest gave the wine a vibrant structure and ultra-refined tannins, allowing it to achieve 96 points from Robert Parker. A true oenological masterpiece, characterised by a long, mineral finish. |
| Origin | Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France |
| Production technique | Fermentation in small stainless steel and oak vats; aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels |
| Wine making | Fermentation in small stainless steel and oak vats in a modern winery |
| Aging | 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |