{"product_id":"chateau-figeac-saint-emilion-grand-cru-classe-yon-figeac-2017","title":"Chateau Figeac Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe Yon Figeac 2017","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChateau 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 \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot grapes, it is elegant on the palate, guided by \u003cstrong\u003efine tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that create an enveloping texture, showing an ideal balance between freshness and structural vigour. The long and savoury finish confirms a remarkable \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing for a complex evolution of the bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are rooted in Saint-Émilion, in a landscape marked by gravelly outcrops lying on a \u003cstrong\u003eclay subsoil\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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 \u003cstrong\u003eBordeaux terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e translates into careful agronomic practices such as \u003cstrong\u003ehorse-ploughing\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is fundamental for oxygenating the soil and preserving the vineyard's ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process uses \u003cstrong\u003egravity-fed vinification\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e placed in large underground halls. Here, natural thermal stability and the complete \u003cstrong\u003eabsence of vibrations\u003c\/strong\u003e offer the perfect environment for slow ageing, defining a harmonious sip with very long-term evolutionary potential.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and interesting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2017 vintage of Château Yon-Figeac is produced using \u003cstrong\u003egravity-fed vinification\u003c\/strong\u003e, managed plot by plot in stainless steel tanks and French oak vats. Barrique ageing continues inside underground cellars, ideal environments that guarantee perfect \u003cstrong\u003ethermal stability\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eunusual blend\u003c\/strong\u003e of Cabernet and Merlot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chateau Figeac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47088831004843,"sku":"61683","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/chateau-figeac-saint-emilion-grand-cru-classe-yon-figeac-2017_61683_1_7f891ddd-82f0-4f7b-aab5-bb9c26148a84.webp?v=1787908857","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/chateau-figeac-saint-emilion-grand-cru-classe-yon-figeac-2017","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}