ChâteauFigeac2020

IN BOND

Delivery 2023

Appellation – St Emilion

Owner – Manoncourt family

35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc

Second wine – Petit Figeac

Annual production – 180,000 bottles

TASTING NOTES

“The 2020 Figeac was picked from September 4 to October 1 and underwent vinification free of SO2. Deep purple in color, it is initially backward and sultry on the nose, necessitating 60 minutes before it really opens. It then reveals intense scents of cranberry, raspberry and touches of cassis intermingling with white pepper. Given that the Cabernets comprise 63% of the blend, this has a typical Left Bank personality but with Right Bank precocity. The palate conveys a sense of vibrancy and vigor on the entry, a dash of black pepper and allspice mingling with the mélange of red and black fruit. The tannins are satin-like in texture, and there’s dark berry fruit and hints of pencil lead and black truffle shavings toward the Pomerol-like finish. This is a magnificent Figeac from head winemaker Frédéric Faye and his team. This sample really came into its own 2–3 hours after opening. 2030 – 2065”Neal Martin, vinous.com, May 202196/98