Figeac St Emilion Gcc 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Figeac
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.9%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 37%, Cabernet Franc 32%, Cabernet Sauvignon 31%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 100; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 100 (some publications list 96–98); Jeb Dunnuck 98; Vinous ~97; Decanter 96. Widely cited among 2020 Bordeaux top wines

Tasting Note
Perfumed black fruits (black cherry, cassis), violets and rose, spice, pencil-lead and truffle notes; saline/mineral core, vibrant acidity, refined grainy tannins, medium–full body and a very long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, herb‑crusted beef, venison, grilled ribeye, aged comté or cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese roast pork), Korean BBQ (bulgogi/calmox), braised beef short ribs, shiitake‑mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested; temperature‑controlled fermentation; parcel-based vinification; ~18 months in new French oak barrels (some press wine used).

Vineyard Info
Historic Saint‑Émilion estate owned by the Manoncourt family since 1892; gravelly soils and a cabernet‑heavy planting; new cellars and modern vinification; promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé A in 2022.