Château Figeac Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 2021

Château Figeac, Premier Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion since 1954, comes from the largest estate in the appellation. The blend combines Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, aged for 15 to 18 months in new oak barrels. The wine is distinguished by its internationally renowned elegance, freshness and harmony.

Who produces Château Figeac Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 2021?

Château Figeac has been a Premier Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion since 1954. The estate, the largest in the appellation with 54 hectares, including 40 hectares of vineyards, is distinguished by the diversity of its landscape, which is conducive to biodiversity.

On what terroir is Château Figeac Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 2021 produced?

The Figeac terroir rests on exceptional topography consisting of three slopes and on a soil renowned for its coarse gravel, a characteristic that underpins the estate's classification among the Premier Grands Crus of Saint-Émilion.

How is Château Figeac Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 2021 vinified and aged?

Since the mid-1940s, Figeac has initiated malolactic fermentation immediately after alcoholic fermentation, using a technique known as the Swiss method. Aging takes place 100% in new oak barrels for 15 to 18 months.

What is the tasting profile of Château Figeac Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 2021?

The delicate and complex nose combines peony, white pepper and red fruit notes, supported by a subtle graphite minerality. The attack on the palate is silky, carried by finely powdery tannins. The middle of the palate, full-bodied and enveloping, reveals a bouquet of fresh fruit. The saline finish extends this harmony between freshness and expression of terroir.