Château-Figeac - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - Petit Figeac - Red - 2016

Wine:

The 2016 Red Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Petit-Figeac has a generous 77% Cabernet in the blend, giving it that graceful yet structured style. With notes of dark fruit, a hint of spice, and a touch of blond tobacco, the wine shows impressive finesse—already so charming in this outstanding vintage. It’s a brilliant introduction to the grand vin.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, vinified in wood and stainless steel vats, traditionally aged for 15 to 18 months in French oak barrels, 20% of which are new.

Color:

Intense, brilliant crimson red.

Nose:

Aromas of black fruits with a touch of spice and blond wood.

Palate:

Generous and graceful with a full, inviting character, this cuvée has an elegant profile that offers beautifully layered, irresistibly charming flavors.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Large cuts of beef or lamb, shoulder of lamb confit with wild thyme, hare à la royale, duck in blood, aged farmhouse St Nectaire cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Saint-Émilion’s Premier Grand Cru Classé, Château Figeac, stands unmatched. Its unique and distinctive style embodies the elegance and refinement of the appellation's western plateau, led by noble Cabernet Francs that elevate the estate, crafting wines of rare pedigree and remarkable character that evolve beautifully over time.

Year after year, the château reaffirms the depth of its 'modern classic' style, its unembellished precision, and its place among the elite few. With a history steeped in the legend of Saint-Émilion, a park of preserved trees fostering a perfect ecosystem, and a powerful terroir shaped by unique contours, the Manoncourt family’s estate has earned the highest accolades—4 stars in the Guide des meilleurs Vins de France (RVF) and unanimous international recognition.