Figeac St Emilion Gcc 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Figeac
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 43%, Merlot 29%, Cabernet Franc 28%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 97–99/100; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 97; Wine Spectator 94–96; Decanter 95; Jancis Robinson ~18. 5/20; Bettane & Desseauve ~19–19. 5/20

Tasting Note
Perfumed blackcurrant, blackberry and dark plum with violet, graphite and tobacco. Medium‑full, silky texture, fine-grained polished tannins, concentrated dark-fruit core, cedar, mineral lift and a long, saline graphite finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast ribeye, saddle of lamb, duck breast with cherry sauce, aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi, mushroom hot pot, Cantonese roasted meats.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested; temperature‑controlled fermentations by plot; matured ~18–20 months in French oak (largely new); early élevage managed to limit oxygen contact to preserve aromatic purity.

Vineyard Info
Historic Manoncourt family estate on gravelly Saint‑Émilion terroir bordering Pomerol; renowned for a cabernet‑forward blend and promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé A in recent classification updates.