| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > St Emilion |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
Château Figeac has produced a second wine since 1945. Previously known as "Grangeneuve de Figeac" it was re-named Petit Figeac in the 2012 vintage and is made only from grapes grown in the Figeac vineyard. With the Figeac estate planted approximately one third each Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is essentially a blend of the juice that doesn't fit the blend of the grand vin each vintage rather than being from a lesser terroir.
I loved the 2020 Petit-Figeac, the second wine from Château Figeac. Based on 71% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 14-15 months in 40% new oak, it offers up a plump, floral, medium to full-bodied style displaying the vintage's purity and freshness. Offering plenty of ripe red and black fruits, as well as leafy herbs and flowers, this forward, sexy, seamless 2020 is perfect for drinking over the coming 10-12 years or more. 2023 - 2035
Gorgeous aromatic complexity on the nose, floral and bramble fruits. Juicy and so appealing on the palate, the tannins are chalky and fruity at the same time with a beautiful density and liveliness. Lovely precision on the mid-palate, fruit forward, open, expressive and vibrant with so much freshness shining out of the glass. A joyful expression with mouthwateringly pure strawberry, redcurrant, raspberry and red cherry given structure and frame by touches of oak. I love the lick of slate on the finish with the minerality putting this squarely in St-Emilion. A lovely introduction to Figeac with its own personality. You can drink this now, but has potential to age. Keep a bottle to open when anyone comes over, this will impress! Drink 2024-2039.
A blend of 71% Merlot and 19% Cabernet Franc, the 2020 Petit-Figeac offers up aromas of dark berries, black truffle, loamy soil and cigar wrapper. Medium to full-bodied, layered and sapid, it's deep and elegant, with refined tannins and a penetrating finish. Some 40,000 bottles were produced, with anything that didn't make the cut sold off in bulk.
A bright purple colour in the glass, the nose here blends the textbook savoury depth of this estate with alluring forest fruit and a hit of white pepper. The palate is surprisingly supple - you could drink this wine today. Gentle, chalky tannins frame lightly oily red and black fruits. There is another hit of white pepper and a touch of rosemary, but the focus is the fruit at the core. Bright acids and a compact profile give a refreshing finish to this moreish Petit Figeac. A delicious, approachable introduction to the vintage - and the magnificent Figeac 2020 - it offers excellent value for money given its pedigree, and it delivers in the glass. You can drink this now, and watch it blossom over the coming decade.
