{"title":"Chateau Figeac","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"chateau-figeac-saint-emilion-premier-grand-cru-classe-2021","title":"Chateau Figeac Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChateau Figeac is a red wine that embodies the elegance of Bordeaux. This \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e harmonises Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, revealing vibrant aromas of cherries, blackcurrant and delicate hints of violet. On the palate, it offers a medium to full body with a silky texture, supported by \u003cstrong\u003eultra-refined tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and fresh acidity. Its \u003cstrong\u003elong, mineral finish\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it ideal for pairing with intensely flavoured dishes, such as game or a succulent rack of lamb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChateau Figeac is the largest estate in Saint-Emilion, in the heart of Bordeaux. The Manoncourt family has managed its historic \u003cstrong\u003e40 hectares of vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e since 1892, promoting viticulture based on \u003cstrong\u003erespect for biodiversity\u003c\/strong\u003e. This deep connection with the environment encourages the natural balance of the vines and an authentic expression of the terroir, ensuring grapes of the highest quality that give the wine a clear \u003cstrong\u003earomatic precision\u003c\/strong\u003e and a solid structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermentation takes place in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel and oak vats\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing meticulous extraction that preserves the purity of the red fruits. The wine then matures for \u003cstrong\u003e18 months in new French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. This careful ageing process smooths the tannic texture, giving a velvety consistency and enriching the bouquet with notes of cedar, graphite and tobacco leaf. The result is a sip of aristocratic elegance, supported by the \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced power\u003c\/strong\u003e of its grape varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Figeac, the largest historic estate in the appellation, has belonged to the Manoncourt family since 1892, who carefully tend its 40 hectares of vineyards with full respect for biodiversity. This sublime \u003cstrong\u003eSaint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses an unparalleled aristocratic elegance. In the 2021 vintage, the bold decision to delay the Cabernet Sauvignon harvest gave the wine a vibrant structure and \u003cstrong\u003eultra-refined tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing it to achieve \u003cstrong\u003e96 points from Robert Parker\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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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. 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