{"product_id":"chateau-figeac-2021","title":"Château Figeac 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelly, Robert Parker, February 2024 - 96P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wine that transcends the vintage's challenges, the 2021 Figeac is performing brilliantly in bottle, wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries and cherries mingled with striking top notes of violet, rose petal, iris and mint. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and suave, it's pure and vibrant, its enveloping core of fruit framed by ultra-refined tannins, concluding with a long, floral finish. Readers in the habit of drinking top grand cru Burgundy are liable to find themselves seduced by this immensely elegant, perfumed Saint-Émilion, a wine I'll definitely be adding to my own cellar. It's the result of gamble that paid off, as Figeac's team chose to wait to pick their Cabernet Sauvignon despite the menace of forecast rain—a menace that, in fact, scarcely transpired. The 2021 saw a somewhat shorter-than-usual élevage of 16 months in barrel without fining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Martin, Vinous, January 2024 - 94P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Figeac is a classy, supremely polished Saint-Émilion. Floral and savory notes meld into a core of dark cherry, leather, tobacco, spice, mocha and lavender. I imagine the 2021 will drink well with minimal cellaring. It's an undeniably attractive wine with no hard edges, but also less textural depth than the best years. Managing Director Frédéric Faye and his team reduced élevage by two months because of the lighter structure of the wine, a decision that paid off nicely.\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":50501303271690,"sku":"CEW056","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/figeac_3755a079-26c7-4313-94ff-eab5bad66af1.png?v=1735206306","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/chateau-figeac-2021","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}