Château-Figeac - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - Red - 2010

Wine:

The 2010 Château Figeac Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé is a benchmark of the vintage, showcasing exceptional balance and depth. With its velvety texture, intense dark fruit notes, a touch of menthol, and the structured length of Cabernet, it delivers remarkable complexity. This is a wine of impressive finesse and power, offering both immediate appeal and the potential for long-term aging.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Gentle vinification with extraction at the start of fermentation, punching down of the cap adapted to the characteristics of each plot, maceration with the cap submerged in wooden vats. Malolactic fermentation completed before Christmas. Aged for 20 months in 100% new oak barrels.

Color:

Garnet-red with beautiful intensity and brilliance.

Nose:

Intense aromas of dark fruits interwoven with notes of graphite and menthol.

Palate:

Elegant and powerful, this cuvée combines a velvety texture, intense dark fruit, menthol notes, and the commanding length of Cabernet, all tied together with remarkable softness and perfect balance.

Temperature:

Serve at 14-16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled beef or lamb, saddle of rabbit with reduced juice, matured Saint-Nectaire cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Château Figeac, a Premier Grand Cru Classé A of Saint-Émilion, is unmatched in its elegance and refinement. Its unique style is shaped by an uncommon blend, where Cabernet Franc plays a leading role, delivering wines with remarkable freshness, precision, and length.


Often referred to as the most Médoc-like of the Saint-Émilions, Figeac impresses with its structure and balance. Tasting it is an experience that immediately highlights the estate’s exceptional terroir and distinctive character.