Chateau Figeac
Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe Yon Figeac 2017
| Denomination | AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Bordeaux (France) |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Aging | Ageing in barriques in the underground cellars; subsequent ageing in casks in the large underground halls. |
- Name and vintage: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé AOC red wine 2017
- Olfactory profile: Black cherry, plum, redcurrant, sweet spices and a touch of cedar
- Flavour and structure: Elegant, fine tannins, enveloping mouthfeel, long and savoury finish
- Gravity-fed vinification: Gentle processing by individual plot in steel and oak vats
- Ageing: Barrique in stable underground cellars; excellent ageing potential
Description
Wine style
Chateau Figeac Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe Yon Figeac from Chateau Figeac is a red wine from the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation. Resulting from gravity-fed vinification and ageing in barrels, its profile reveals aromas of black cherry, plum, and redcurrant, interwoven with sweet spices and a touch of cedar. Created from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot grapes, it is elegant on the palate, guided by fine tannins that create an enveloping texture, showing an ideal balance between freshness and structural vigour. The long and savoury finish confirms a remarkable ageing potential, allowing for a complex evolution of the bouquet.
Origin
The vineyards are rooted in Saint-Émilion, in a landscape marked by gravelly outcrops lying on a clay subsoil. This geological matrix, combined with the variety of local microclimates, defines the wine's identity, providing a firm and slender structure. To protect the genetic heritage of the vines, Château Figeac uses massal selection. A deep respect for the Bordeaux terroir translates into careful agronomic practices such as horse-ploughing, which is fundamental for oxygenating the soil and preserving the vineyard's ecosystem.
How it is produced
The production process uses gravity-fed vinification to move the grapes with extreme delicacy. Fermentation is carried out per individual plot in truncated cone-shaped steel tanks and oak vats, isolating the nuances of each micro-area in view of the final blend. Maturation continues within barrels placed in large underground halls. Here, natural thermal stability and the complete absence of vibrations offer the perfect environment for slow ageing, defining a harmonious sip with very long-term evolutionary potential.
History and interesting facts
The 2017 vintage of Château Yon-Figeac is produced using gravity-fed vinification, managed plot by plot in stainless steel tanks and French oak vats. Barrique ageing continues inside underground cellars, ideal environments that guarantee perfect thermal stability and the absence of vibrations. The estate combines modern university research on terroir with the most authentic agricultural traditions, including horse-drawn ploughing. In the glass, the wine expresses itself through an unusual blend of Cabernet and Merlot.
Awards
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2017
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2017
95/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2017
96/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1892
- Hectares: 40
Château Figeac originates from an ancient estate that traces its roots back to the 2nd century, when a Gallo-Roman villa was built on the estate and named after a Figeacus. In the late 18th century, the property was close to 200 hectares (490 acres) in size, but was sold and subdivided several times in the 19th century until 1892, when Henri de Chevremont bought it. Henriette, the daughter of de Chevremont, married André Villepigue and became the owner of Figeac. The estate was managed by Alfred Maquin, as the Villepigues lived in Paris. In 1905, their son Robert Villepigue took over the running of the estate. After Henriette's death in 1942, it was unclear if Robert Villepigue or his sister Ada Elizabeth (who had married Antoine Manoncourt) would inherit the estate, but in 1946 it passed to Ada Elizabeth Manoncourt.
In January 1947, Thierry Manoncourt (son of Antoine and Ada Elizabeth Manoncourt) took over the running of Château Figeac, and it was under his leadership that the estate rose to the front ranks of Saint-Émilion estates. He continued to run or be actively involved with the estate until his death in 2010, although his son-in-law Comte Eric d'Aramon took over the daily running of the estate in the 1980s. Read more
| Name | Chateau Figeac Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe Yon Figeac 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Saint-Emilion AOC |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Vendor | Chateau Figeac |
| Story | History and interesting facts The 2017 vintage of Château Yon-Figeac is produced using gravity-fed vinification, managed plot by plot in stainless steel tanks and French oak vats. Barrique ageing continues inside underground cellars, ideal environments that guarantee perfect thermal stability and the absence of vibrations. The estate combines modern university research on terroir with the most authentic agricultural traditions, including horse-drawn ploughing. In the glass, the wine expresses itself through an unusual blend of Cabernet and Merlot. |
| Origin | Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux |
| Soil composition | Gravelly outcrops (from the Günz glaciation) on clayey subsoil |
| Production technique | Gravity-flow vinification and maturation; parcel-by-parcel vinification (including intra-parcel) |
| Wine making | Gravity-flow winemaking and maturation: the harvested grapes are delivered to the fermentation room on the ground floor and then transferred to the underground cellars for ageing in barriques. Winemaking is conducted by plot (and even intra-plot) in truncated-cone stainless steel tanks and eight French oak vats; subsequent ageing in barrels takes place in the large underground cellars. |
| Aging | Ageing in barriques in the underground cellars; subsequent ageing in casks in the large underground halls. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |