Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Figeac |
Label Name: | St Emilion Gcc |
Vintage: | 2000 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot (approx. 35/35/30) |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Contemporary scores: James Suckling ~93, Wine Spectator ~92, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate ~91, Neal Martin ~91; Falstaff ~93; Jancis Robinson ~17–18/20. Widely praised in retrospectives and vertical tastings
Tasting Note
Shows ripe blackcurrant, dark plum, rosemary, bay and tobacco with graphite and truffle notes. Earthy cedar and dark chocolate underpin firm, still-grippy tannins; full-bodied with a savory, loamy finish and decades-long aging potential.
Food Pairing
Roast beef, lamb, venison, duck, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses; Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, braised beef noodles, grilled wagyu, rich Sichuan beef dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; micro-vinified plot-by-plot with traditional fermentation and extended maceration. Aged ~15–18 months in new French oak barrels (high new-oak percentage) with modern cellar management.
Vineyard Info
Family-owned Château Figeac (Manoncourt family). 54ha estate on Gunzian gravel soils; Cabernet-led plantings set it apart in Saint-Émilion. Long history, focused on quality and sustainable practices.