Château Figeac Overview
Petit-Figeac is from the Saint-Emilion appellation of the Bordeaux wine region. It is the second wine of Château Figeac.
Château Figeac is situated to the west of Saint-Émilion, bordering Pomerol, and encompasses 41 hectares of vineyards, all classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé “A.” The vineyards rest upon three gravelly hillocks composed of quartz and blue clay in the subsoil. The climate is wet and maritime. The vineyards are planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot.
It is a historic Bordeaux vineyard with roots tracing back to the second century during the Gallo-Roman period. The property’s owner at that time, Figeacus, named the villa he built in that location after himself. Figeac is one of the few vineyards in Saint-Émilion that has been continuously inhabited for the past 2,000 years.
Tasting Notes: Petit-Figeac, 2019
Tasted in non-blind conditions in our Airbnb in Bordeaux, France.
Appearance: Red wine with a medium ruby appearance, a light garnet rim, and a deep purple hue, with medium viscosity.
Nose: The nose is of medium intensity with primary aromas of dark fruit, such as plum and peonies, and secondary and tertiary aromas of baking spice.
Palate: The wine is dry, with low acidity, smooth tannins, and a medium alcohol content. It is medium-bodied with a moderate flavor intensity, featuring ripe fruit notes such as plum. Its finish is medium in length. The wine is well-balanced.
Conclusion: The wine is of good quality, suitable for bottle ageing for up to 10 years.
Food pairing: Boeuf de Bresse grilled or roasted with French fries or in a stew or casserole.
Grape variety: 58% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc
Temperature: Serve between 16 and 18°C
Rewards: The estate received four stars in the 2023 Guide to the Best Wines of France (RVF) and five stars in the 2023 Bettane & Desseauve Guide.