2023 Petit Figeac
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The second wine of this brilliant Saint-Emilion estate, the 2023 Petit-Figeac checks in as 45% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and was aged in 30% new French oak. It's a perfect introduction to this estate and has a classic Figeac nose of ripe cassis and darker Cabernet fruit as well as graphite, smoky tobacco, and damp earth. It's medium-bodied and balanced, with a polished, elegant mouthfeel, fine tannins, and outstanding length. Drink 2026-2040.
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Neal Martin
Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2023 Petit Figeac is just gorgeous. Savory herbs, crushed flowers, mint and orange peel lift a core of red-toned fruit. Medium in body and supremely gracious, the 2023 hits all the right notes while also capturing all the personality of this great Saint-Émilion estate. This is one of the few second wines in Bordeaux that really stands out.
The 2023 Petit-Figeac is matured in 30% new French oak barrels. This has a reticent nose that demands coaxing, eventually revealing red berry fruit, orange pith and light cedar scents emanating from the Cabernet Sauvignon. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a keen line of acidity, tart red cherries, with a dab of iodine toward the finish. Lovely.
Gorgeous savoury and floral aspects, ripe fruit with chocolate and dried herbs. Sumptuous, bouncy and upfront, a real life-force in the glass: fun, bright, focused with such depth to the tannins. Serious wine but actually so approachable – I love the rounded and filling texture, and the cool Cabernet touches (55% of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc combined). The clean precision and detail really stand out. Classic and very charming, mouthwatering; this is great.
About the producer
Sitting on the border with Pomerol, Ch. Figeac is a distinguished Saint-Emilion estate that produces some of the region's most sought-after wines. As of 2022, it is officially classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé A, one of the appellation's top estates along with Ch. Pavie.