FEATURES
🏰 The 2019 Petit Figeac is the second wine of the esteemed Château Figeac, a Premier Grand Cru Classé 'A' estate in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux. This vintage is lauded for its 【vivid purple hue and a great nose of black raspberry and mulberry fruits】, supported by notes of tobacco, flowers, cedar pencil, and Asian spices. The 2019 vintage in Bordeaux was generally excellent, producing wines with good structure and aging potential. Petit Figeac offers a plump, ripe, medium to full-bodied effort with a round, expansive mouthfeel and sweet tannins, making it beautifully done and approachable. It's considered an ideal introduction to the spirit of the estate, being lighter and less full-bodied than its senior.
🍴 This elegant red Bordeaux blend, with its complex aromas and smooth tannins, is a superb match for classic red meats like grilled or roasted Boeuf de Bresse, venison, or a rich beef stew. For an Eastern pairing, consider Cantonese roast duck, braised beef brisket, or even a flavorful lamb hot pot, where the wine's structure can stand up to the rich flavors.
🥂 Perfect for a celebratory dinner, a special gathering with connoisseurs, or as a thoughtful gift for a Bordeaux lover. It's drinking well now but has the potential to evolve for another 10-15 years.
BACKGROUND
Chateau Figeac is a property in the Saint Emilion appellation of Bordeaux. The grand vin is known for its rich nose, silky texture and elegance, and for its aging potential in better vintages.The grapes are vinified in a variety of small vessels, either conical, open-topped wooden vats or stainless steel tanks, which correspond to specific lots in the vineyard. The grand vin is aged in 100-percent new oak barrels, while Petit Figeac is typically aged is for 15 to 18 months in oak barrels, 20 percent of which are new. Approximately 100,000 bottles of the grand vin are produced annually, with about 40,000 of Petit Figeac.
