Figeac St Emilion Gcc 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Figeac
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux (Right Bank).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Cabernet Franc 31%, Merlot 29%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable critic scores: Neal Martin (Vinous) 95–97; William Kelley (Wine Advocate) 94–97; Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 93–95; Jeb Dunnuck 95–97; James Suckling ~94; average ~96/100. First vintage vinified in the new cellar (2021)

Tasting Note
Elegant, mineral-driven: blackcurrant, blackberry, violet, pencil‑lead and cedar. Medium‑full body, silky yet precise tannins, lively acidity and a long saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, aged beef, duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, braised beef with soy, umami mushroom dishes.

Production Method
Parcel vinification with extended cuvaison; manual harvest; matured ~16–18 months in 100% new French oak; first vintage in new semi‑buried cellar (2021).

Vineyard Info
Château Figeac (Manoncourt family ownership since 1892), 54 ha estate on deep gravel soils; Cabernet-dominant, Médoc‑like Saint‑Émilion style.