| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Figeac |
| Label Name: | St Emilion Gcc |
| Vintage: | 2021 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux (Right Bank). |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 13% |
| Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Cabernet Franc 31%, Merlot 29%. |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 4 |
| Length: | 4 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Notable critic scores: Neal Martin (Vinous) 95–97; William Kelley (Wine Advocate) 94–97; Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 93–95; Jeb Dunnuck 95–97; James Suckling ~94; average ~96/100. First vintage vinified in the new cellar (2021)
Tasting Note
Elegant, mineral-driven: blackcurrant, blackberry, violet, pencil‑lead and cedar. Medium‑full body, silky yet precise tannins, lively acidity and a long saline finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, aged beef, duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, braised beef with soy, umami mushroom dishes.
Production Method
Parcel vinification with extended cuvaison; manual harvest; matured ~16–18 months in 100% new French oak; first vintage in new semi‑buried cellar (2021).
Vineyard Info
Château Figeac (Manoncourt family ownership since 1892), 54 ha estate on deep gravel soils; Cabernet-dominant, Médoc‑like Saint‑Émilion style.
Figeac St Emilion Gcc 2021
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