{"product_id":"chateau-figeac-2009","title":"Château Figeac 2009 DBL MAGNUM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker, March 2019 - 94P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe medium garnet colored 2009 Figeac features a very pretty perfume of rose hip tea, lilacs and cinnamon stick over a core of red and black currant preserves plus hints of dried herbs and sweaty saddles. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers bags of savory fruit layers with plenty of floral sparks, framed by rounded tannins, finishing on a earthy note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Martin, Vinous, October 2021 - 94P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2009 Figeac is a gorgeous wine that is really coming into its own. It has quite a precocious bouquet with wild strawberry, blood orange, fig jam, marmalade and gravelly aromas courtesy of the Cabernets. There is real depth on what is quite lush aromatics. The palate is beautifully balanced, very pure with a velvet texture, plenty of ripe red fruit, white pepper, clove, blood orange and kirsch notes, building wonderful towards a powerful yet controlled finish. This is drinking supremely well now, but it will cruise at high altitude for a number of years. Tasted at the château.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Figeac is a prestigious wine estate located in the heart of Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Bordeaux. As of 2022, it holds the highest rank of Premier Grand Cru Classé A in the Saint-Émilion classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate's history dates back to the second century during the Gallo-Roman period, when it was named after its owner Figeacus. Originally spanning 200 hectares, the estate has evolved significantly over centuries, with portions being sold to create other renowned estates, including parts of what is now Château Cheval Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe property currently encompasses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 54 hectares in total, with 41 hectares under vine\u003cbr\u003e- A unique terroir consisting of three Günzian gravel outcrops with blue clay subsoil\u003cbr\u003e- An average vine age of 35 years, with the oldest dating back to 1921\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate's wine stands out for its unique composition of grape varieties:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 35% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e- 35% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e- 30% Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unusual blend for Saint-Émilion, dominated by Cabernet varieties rather than Merlot, gives Figeac wines a character more reminiscent of Médoc and Graves, despite being on Bordeaux's right bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern Era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Manoncourt family has owned the estate since 1892, marking nearly 130 years of continuous family ownership. A significant modernization program was completed in 2018, including the implementation of plot-by-plot vinification and gravity-flow systems. The estate maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and biodiversity, leaving nearly a quarter of its land unplanted to preserve the natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn September 2022, Château Figeac was promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé A, the highest rank in the Saint-Émilion classification. This makes it one of only two châteaux holding this prestigious status, alongside Château Pavie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Saint-Émilion classification, which is renewed every ten years, now distinguishes 85 properties in total:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 2 Premiers Grands Crus Classés A (Figeac and Pavie)\u003cbr\u003e- 12 Premiers Grands Crus Classés\u003cbr\u003e- 71 Grands Crus Classés\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignificance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis promotion was particularly notable as it came at a time when several prestigious estates, including Château Angélus, Ausone, and Cheval Blanc, had withdrawn from the classification system. The elevation to Premier Grand Cru Classé A status has had a significant impact on Figeac's market value, with wine prices rising 47.1% in the three years leading up to the classification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Figeac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50501310611722,"sku":"HSS518","price":17500.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/figeac_ed14c430-2f07-4352-966c-1f099552871c.png?v=1735206693","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/chateau-figeac-2009","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}