Château Figeac 1er Grand Cru Classé 2020

This wine displays in the aroma the delicacy of flowers such as violets and roses, together with cherries and currants, complemented by mineral and black truffle nuances. It has a robust body, yet stands out for its elegance and balance, with extremely fine tannins that integrate perfectly throughout the palate. It offers flavors of ripe, almost crunchy fruits, with a distinctive hint of hazelnut from the seeds. A young red wine of impressive and exceptional clarity.

Château Figeac Premier Grand Cru Classé 2020, available to buy online, is an exquisite dry red wine from Bordeaux, France, composed of a blend of 37% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc and 31% Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine comes from the prestigious Château Figeac winery, located in the famous Saint-Émilion subregion on the right bank of the Dordogne River, in the northeast of Bordeaux. Known for its Grand Vin (Château Figeac Premier Grand Cru Classé), Figeac stands out for its deep aroma, velvety texture, elegance and great aging potential, especially in the best vintages.

Since 1955, Figeac has maintained its status as a Premier Grand Cru Classé (B) in the Saint-Émilion classification, until its recent promotion in 2022 to Premier Grand Cru Classé (A). It is widely acknowledged that the quality of the wine has significantly ascended since World War II under the stewardship of Thierry Manoncourt, establishing itself as one of the most outstanding and sought-after red wines on the Right Bank of Bordeaux. Château Figeac has one of the largest vineyards in Saint-Émilion, with 40 hectares under cultivation and a total property of 54 hectares. The soil composition, particularly rich in gravel, allows for a higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in its wines.

The 2020 harvest began on September 4 and lasted four weeks, with meticulous management of harvest times to preserve the aromatic freshness of the grapes while allowing for optimal development of the texture and body of the wine. During the vinification, carried out in vats and without adding sulfur, the phenolic maturity of each variety was respected, adjusting the processes to enhance the characteristics of this outstanding vintage. Aging is carried out in completely new oak barrels, taking care of every detail to ensure the supreme quality of this wine.