A polished and refined Saint-Émilion from the legendary Figeac estate. The 2019 Petit-Figeac opens with dark berries, walnuts, and a creamy texture, balanced by lively freshness and fine tannins. With vibrant black cherry, herbs, and a smooth, chalky finish, it's approachable now but will really shine with a few more years of rest. One to stash—or share in magnum size!

Decanter | D 94
Published: Jan 5, 2022
Drink: 2024-2036

Blackberry notes on the nose, with some herbal perfume touches too that are so appealing. Smooth and softly textured, with chalky nuances and grippy black cherry, strawberry and blackcurrant leaf aspects giving structure and body. Succulent and juicy with mouthwatering freshness. Great vibrancy and drive with life. Super approachable with the same vein of refinement and charm that Figeac does so well.

James Suckling | JS 93
Published: Feb 11, 2022

A firm and refined red with berry and walnut aromas and flavors. Medium body. Creamy texture. Medium finish. Needs time to open. Try after 2025.

Jancis Robinson | JR 17
Published: Dec 10, 2021
Drink: 2025-2035

58% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc. Second wine of Ch Figeac. Rarely shown en primeur so first time tasted.
Aromatically open and fleshy, the Merlot to the fore. Some floral notes behind. Palate round and appealing (Merlot again) then tightens to give freshness and drive, the Cabernet taking over on the finish. Caressing texture and tannins. Clean and digeste. A tiny step towards the grand vin.

Chateau-figeac.com

Since the 1945 vintage Chateau Figeac has produced a second wine, created by Thierry Manoncourt, who was one of the first Bordeaux winegrowers to impose strict selection based on quality. Ranamed Petit-Figeac from the 2012 vintage, it has always been made solely from grapes grown on the Chateau-Figeac estate.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: Approximately 14% ABV
Closure: Natural cork
Harvest: 2019
Oak: Aged in French oak barrels; exact duration and proportion of new oak for the 2019 vintage not confirmed
Varietals: Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon; exact proportions for the 2019 vintage not confirmed
Farming: Sustainable viticulture; specific certification not confirmed
Vineyard Area: Château Figeac, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France
Vinification: Grapes are carefully selected and fermented under controlled temperatures. The wine is matured in French oak barrels to develop structure, complexity and integration of tannins.
Winemaker: Château Figeac winemaking team
Region: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: 1–2 hours
Food Pairing: Roast lamb, grilled beef, duck breast, braised short ribs, game dishes, and aged hard cheeses.