# Petit Figeac (2021)

- **Producer:** Château Figeac
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Region:** Bordeaux, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €112
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, raspberry, red cherry, violet, redcurrant, vanilla, cedar, cloves, liquorice, graphite, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

Petit Figeac 2021 is the second wine of Château Figeac, a Premier Grand Cru Classé A estate in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux. The estate has been owned by the Manoncourt family for over 120 years and has a history dating back to the 2nd century. Château Figeac is known for its elegant wines, distinguished by a blend that is notably higher in Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon compared to many other Saint-Émilion estates. Petit Figeac is produced using fruit from the estate's younger vines, embodying the same meticulous care and philosophy as the grand vin. The 2021 vintage was a cooler year, contributing to a wine with refined structure and purity.

## Interesting facts

- Château Figeac is one of only four estates to hold the highest Saint-Émilion classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé A.
- Its blend is unusually Cabernet-focused for Saint-Émilion, often described as 'Médoc-like'.
- The estate's history dates back to Roman times.
- Petit Figeac is made from the estate's younger vines.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and fine-grained tannins complement the protein in red meats and game, while its bright acidity cuts through richer sauces. The red berry fruit notes in the wine can echo or contrast with fruit-based sauces, and its subtle earthy and cedar notes pair well with mushrooms and herbs.

## Wine making process

Petit Figeac 2021 is produced using traditional vinification techniques, with an emphasis on intra-plot vinification and a gravity-feed process. Grapes are hand-harvested, and the wine is aged in a combination of new (30%) and second-fill (70%) oak barrels. The estate employs sustainable viticulture practices and is certified High Environmental Value (HVE-3). A modern gravity cellar was inaugurated in 2021, supporting the estate's winemaking operations.