Caractéristiques
- Pays:
- France
- Région:
- Bordeaux
- Appellation précise:
- Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
- Millésime:
- 2015
- Couleur:
- Rouge
- Type de vin:
- Sec
- Format:
- Bouteille de 75cl
- Cépage(s):
- 43% Cabernet Franc, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, et 29% Merlot
- Terroir:
- Calcaire, argilo-limoneux, sableux
- Âge des vignes:
- Quarantenaires
- Vendanges:
- Manuelles
- Elevage:
- De 15 à 18 mois en barriques de chêne français neuves à 100%
- Particularité:
- 1er Grand Cru Classé B de Saint-Emilion
Dégustation et Garde
- Boire à partir de :
- 2025
- Apogée :
- 2035-2055
- Boire avant :
- Difficile à dire...
- Conseil de service :
- Ouvrir à l'avance
- Servir à :
- 17-18°C
Description
Figeac est un premier grand cru classé limitrophe au terroir de Cheval Blanc. La superficie de ce terroir d’exception s’étale sur plus de 40 hectares de vignes plantés. Beaucoup de graves superficielles posées sur des argilo-calcaires propices à l’expression du Cabernet Franc et Sauvignon présents dans cet assemblage à hauteur de 60%. L’élevage se déroule dans des barriques de bois neuf renouvelées à 100%.
La profondeur du nez s’exprime sur des notes de réglisses s’harmonisant aux fragrances de fruits rouges relevés d’épices. La bouche dévoile une franche puissance dès l’attaque quand le cœur offre une belle ampleur portée par des tanins de caractère. L’allonge finale allie fraîcheur et complexité.
Suggestion gourmande
Côte de bœuf de Bazas.
Avis des Experts
Bettane & Desseauve
James Suckling
"Fabulous aromas of blackberries, black licorice and lavender. Rose petals, too. Full-bodied, deep and powerful with a sexy tannin texture of plush velvet. Long and caressing. Muscular and poised. Needs until 2022 to come together but a modern and focused Figeac."
The Wine Advocate
"The recent leaps and bounds in improvements that have occurred at this great estate, equating to a dramatic increase in intensity and complexity—without compromising the husky, soft-spoken, sultry voice that is Figeac—is a monumental achievement. Kudos to Frederic Faye and his team for so beautifully expressing what was clearly an extraordinary vintage at Chateau Figeac! Blended of 29% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Figeac reveals vibrant black cherries, cassis, red currants, black plums and licorice notes with touches of cigar boxes, bouquet garni, potpourri, damp soil and black pepper. Medium-bodied, delicately crafted and with nuanced, quietly intense layers of vivacious red and black fruits, the palate features a solid frame of polished, rounded tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and minerally."
Jeb Dunnuck
"A hold onto your hat wine, the 2015 Château Figeac is pure perfection and one of the wines of this terrific vintage. A blend of 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc, its deep purple color is followed by a huge nose of crème de cassis, black raspberries, smoked earth, and graphite. This is followed by a full-bodied, opulent and incredibly concentrated Saint-Emilion that has everything in the right places, no hard edges, thrilling purity of fruit, and a great, great finish. This is one of those rare gems that carries huge intensity and richness, yet still glides across the palate with no sense of weight or heaviness. Winemaker Frédéric Faye thinks the 2016 is even better but that certainly isn’t stopping me from giving this crazy good wine a triple digit score. Everyone owes it to themselves to try and taste this wine at least once!"
Wine Enthusiast
"Dominated by the two Cabernets—Sauvignon and Franc—this is a beautifully structured wine. Firm tannins and ripe black currants give a perfumed character that is ripe, dense and impressive. The wine has enormous potential, with great tannins and fruit. Drink from 2027."
Une main de fer dans un gant de velours !