Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Figeac |
Label Name: | St Emilion Gcc |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.9% |
Grape(s): | Merlot 37%, Cabernet Franc 32%, Cabernet Sauvignon 31% |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 100; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 100 (some publications list 96–98); Jeb Dunnuck 98; Vinous ~97; Decanter 96. Widely cited among 2020 Bordeaux top wines
Tasting Note
Perfumed black fruits (black cherry, cassis), violets and rose, spice, pencil-lead and truffle notes; saline/mineral core, vibrant acidity, refined grainy tannins, medium–full body and a very long, elegant finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, herb‑crusted beef, venison, grilled ribeye, aged comté or cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese roast pork), Korean BBQ (bulgogi/calmox), braised beef short ribs, shiitake‑mushroom hot pot.
Production Method
Hand‑harvested; temperature‑controlled fermentation; parcel-based vinification; ~18 months in new French oak barrels (some press wine used).
Vineyard Info
Historic Saint‑Émilion estate owned by the Manoncourt family since 1892; gravelly soils and a cabernet‑heavy planting; new cellars and modern vinification; promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé A in 2022.