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Château Figeac er en af de mest historiske og respekterede ejendomme i hele Bordeaux – beliggende i den vestlige del af Saint-Émilion, hvor terroiret adskiller sig markant fra naboerne. Her dominerer grus og sand over kalksten, hvilket skaber en unik mulighed for at dyrke Cabernet Sauvignon og Cabernet Franc med stor præcision og lagringsevne.
Slottets historie går helt tilbage til romertiden, men Figeac som vi kender det i dag, blev især formet under Manoncourt-familiens ejerskab, som har forvaltet slottet siden 1892. Under Frédéric Fayes ledelse i dag, har Figeac gennemgået en kvalitativ renæssance med stor respekt for både tradition og innovation.
Stilmæssigt forener Figeac struktur og elegance med et næsten Médoc-lignende udtryk – dog altid med Saint-Émilions karakteristiske blødhed og kompleksitet. Slottet er kendt for sin høje andel af Cabernet, hvilket giver vinene en enestående vertikalitet og lang levetid.
I 2022 kulminerede Figeacs rejse mod toppen med forfremmelsen til Premier Grand Cru Classé A – den absolutte elite i Saint-Émilion. En anerkendelse, der ikke bare hylder slottets arv, men også cementerer dets position som en af de mest spændende og konsekvente producenter i Bordeaux.
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BEPLANTNING
Cabernet Sauvignon35 %, Cabernet Franc 35%, Merlot 30%
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35 hektar
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SLOTTETS ANDEN VIN
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Eric D'Aramon
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The 2023 Figeac has turned out beautifully, unfurling in the glass with a complex bouquet of blackberries and cassis mingled with notions of crushed mint, pencil shavings and violets. Medium- to full-bodied, supple and suave, it's layered and fleshy, with a deep and seamless core of fruit, animated by succulent acids that largely conceals its refined structuring tannins. It's a blend of 41% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc and 27% Cabernet Sauvignon that attained 13.5% alcohol, rewarding the decision to pick the Cabernet Sauvignon comparatively late.
Distinctively floral in the nose, with additional nuances of cigar wrappers, mint, forest floor, and spicy red, with black fruits. The palate is even more joyous. Medium-bodied, elegant, electric, sweet, fresh, and just a touch of spiciness to waves of pure, red with black fruits that exude a gorgeous sense of purity. There are no hard edges. This is the quintessential definition of elegance. For history buffs, this is the 130th vintage under the ownership of the Manoncourt family. Drink from 2029-2060.
The 2023 Figeac is outrageously great. Dark, layered and explosive in the glass, the 2023 possesses mind-blowing intensity and pure power. Hints of lavender, crème de cassis, sage, menthol, spice box and pipe tobacco soar from the glass. Brisk acids and vibrant saline notes frame the close. All the elements are so artfully woven together. Absolutely nothing is out of place. Figeac is very clearly one of the wines of the vintage, and the 2023 is one of the finest wines ever made here. Merlots were picked starting September 6, while the Cabernets were harvested from September 26 to October 5, a very late finish. General Manager Frédéric Faye and his team turned out an extraordinary wine. Taste two times.