Bordeaux
Château Figeac - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - Red - 2019
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2019
Name: AOP Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Grape variety: 36% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon & 30% Merlot
Classification: 1er Grand Cru Classé B
Alcohol: 14 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2023 (RVF)
Estate rated 5 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2023
Robert Parker: 97/100
RVF Guide: 98/100
Guide Bettane + Desseauve: 99/100
Wine:
With a disarming authenticity, the 2019 Château Figeac Saint-Emilion Grand Cru reveals a powerful yet refined structure, featuring noble, silky tannins and a strikingly dense, vibrant character. Radiant aromas of peony, Sichuan pepper, and blackcurrant, along with the hallmark hint of graphite, unfold seamlessly, all elevated by a carefully executed aging process. This Figeac is brilliant, precise, and intensely smooth, shaped by the captivating rigor of Cabernet and the sensuality of Merlot. Rated 98/100 by RVF, 97/100 by Parker, and 99/100 by Bettane+Desseauve. 'A Figeac that stands at the pinnacle not only of Saint-Emilion but of Bordeaux’s classified growths!' says Michel Bettane.Vinification:
Hand harvested. Gentle vinification with an extraction program adapted to the maturity of each grape variety. Aged for 17 months 100% in new French oak barrels.Color:
Intense and brilliant red with purplish reflections.Nose:
Pure and delicate with aromas of blueberry and mara des bois underlined by a floral frame.Palate:
The first impression is dense and rich, continuing on the middle palate with velvety tannins and a well-balanced structure. A magnificent persistent length reveals a fruity freshness.
Temperature:
Serve at 16 to 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Grilled beef or lamb, saddle of rabbit and its reduced juice, matured Saint Nectaire cheese.Cellar aging:
From now until 2034 and more for enthusiasts.
A Premier Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion, Château Figeac embodies the pinnacle of elegance and refinement from the western plateau shared with Pomerol. Awarded the top 4-star rating by RVF, Figeac continues to excel, reaching its fullest expression in warm vintages and revealing its true character after a decade or more of aging.
Unique in both terroir and style, Figeac has a distinctive charm, driven by its uncommon blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot in equal parts, crafting wines of exceptional pedigree that only grow more distinguished with time.