

(€540.00 L)
A striking nose, with pure, extraordinary aromas. Harmony on the palate. Pure, precise fruit
The 2022 Figeac is one of the wines of the vintage. Unfurling in the glass with a deep and complex bouquet of dark berries and cassis mingled with hints of violet, pencil lead, mint and cigar wrapper, it's medium to full-bodied, dense and concentrated, with striking intensity and sweetness of fruit married with unerring precision and energy, concluding with a long, penetrating finish. Abundant but exquisitely filigreed tannins lend a sense of classicism and proportion to a wine that might otherwise be flamboyant. As I wrote from barrel, it's the quintessential Figeac, testament to the late Thierry Manoncourt's vision to plant such a large proportion of Cabernet, and on drought-resistant rootstocks. Such is the inherent complexity of Figeac's terroirs that harvest took place sub-block by sub-block between September 1st and 25th. Could the result be a contemporary version of the estate's magical 1949?
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Volume | 0,75l |
Vintage | 2022 |
Alcohol | 14° |
Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
Packing | OWC 6 bottles |
Vines | Merlot 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 34%, Cabernet Franc 36% |
Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
Taste | Dry |
Producer | Château de Figeac, 33330 Saint Emilion, France |
Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
Environmental certification | High environmental value |