FEATURES
🏰 【Elevated to Premier Grand Cru Classe A status in 2022, the 2015 Chateau Figeac is a magnificent expression of Saint-Emilion, celebrated for its unique Cabernet-dominant blend and extraordinary purity.】 This vintage, a standout from an exceptional year, reveals a deep garnet-purple hue and a vibrant bouquet of black cherries, cassis, red currants, black plums, and licorice, intertwined with notes of cigar boxes, potpourri, and damp soil. Medium-bodied and delicately crafted, the palate offers nuanced layers of vivacious red and black fruits, supported by polished, rounded tannins and seamless freshness, culminating in a long, minerally finish.
🍴 This elegant red Bordeaux is a versatile partner for fine dining. It harmonizes beautifully with roast lamb, charred beef rib, or a rich duck pithiviers. For an adventurous pairing, consider Peking duck or a Moroccan tagine of lamb with prunes and almonds. It also excels with roasted root vegetables, aged Comté, or firm sheep's cheese.
🥂 Ideal for a grand celebration, a significant anniversary, or a sophisticated tasting event, this wine promises to impress. While delicious now, its structure and depth suggest it will continue to evolve beautifully with further cellaring. Decanting for 2-3 hours is recommended to allow its complex aromatics to fully unfold. Serve at 16-18°C (60-64°F).
BACKGROUND
Chateau Figeac is a property in the Saint Emilion appellation of Bordeaux. The grand vin is known for its rich nose, silky texture and elegance, and for its aging potential in better vintages.The grapes are vinified in a variety of small vessels, either conical, open-topped wooden vats or stainless steel tanks, which correspond to specific lots in the vineyard. The grand vin is aged in 100-percent new oak barrels, while Petit Figeac is typically aged is for 15 to 18 months in oak barrels, 20 percent of which are new. Approximately 100,000 bottles of the grand vin are produced annually, with about 40,000 of Petit Figeac.
