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Château Figeac is a wine estate in Saint-Emilion. It is one of the largest estates in Saint-Emilion with 54 hectares, including 40 hectares of vines, in the Gironde. Located on the edge of its neighboring town Pomerol it is only 3 kilometers from Saint-Emilion. In AOC Saint-Emilion, Chateau Figeac is rated first great growth classified B in the last classification of Saint-Emilion wines in 2006.
What are the specificities of Château Figeac?
We note a particularity for the parcels of Château Figeac. Indeed, shared with those of Château Cheval Blanc, Château Figeac differs from the rest of the vineyards in that its soil is mostly made up of Günzian "gravel", which allows for good drainage while forming three characteristic hills, and a few parcels of wind-blown sand. A specificity compared to the rest of the Saint-Emilion vineyard which is limestone, clayey-limestone or sandy.
A grape variety also atypical, favoring a long storage, approaching that of the Medoc since it is composed of:
The domain opts for a method of culture respectful of the environment: the reasoned culture. The product of the vines, whose average age is forty-five years, is aged in 100% new barrels for an average of 18 to 20 months. The "geo-viticultural" particularity that Château Figeac shares with Cheval Blanc brings the two wines closer together during tasting.
Generally less fatty and less round than its counterparts from Libourne but gaining in elegance by the strong presence of Cabernet, it has the characteristic of maturing very quickly, reducing its longevity.
Today, the Château offers more than just a single second wine tasting. From 1945 to 2011, the estate produced a second wine called "La Grange Neuve de Figeac" and since 2006, a special vintage called "Petit-Figeac". Since 2012, Petit-Figeac has become the only second wine of Figeac and is sold en primeur.
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What are the best vintages of Château Figeac?
According to Parker and the Wine Advocate, here are the best years of Figeac:
When to drink a Château Figeac wine?
Château Figeac is best with at least 12-15 years of aging in good vintages. Younger vintages can be decanted for 2-3 hours or more. This allows the wine to soften and open up its flavor. These are great wines for aging in St. Emilion and patience will be rewarded!
Chateau Figeac offers its best drinking conditions and should reach its maximum maturity between 12 and 40 years after the vintage.
How to serve and accompany Château Figeac ?
Château Figeac is best served at 15.5°C. This temperature gives the wine freshness and energy.
As for pairings, you can serve it with classic meats, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes. It also goes well with Asian dishes, dishes rich in fish such as tuna
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