Chateau Petit Figeac 2021 Bouteille (75cl)
Château Petit Figeac 2021 is a red wine from Saint-Émilion, crafted by Château Figeac, owned by the Manoncourt family. This cuvée combines 35% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 30% Merlot. As the second wine of the estate, Petit-Figeac is produced exclusively from grapes grown in the vineyards of Château Figeac; it has borne this name since the 2012 vintage. Château Figeac is a Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé B. The Wine Advocate awards it 90/100 and recommends it from 2024 to 2035; James Suckling rates it 92/100 and advises waiting for it from 2027. Critics highlight a precise and supple profile featuring red fruits, flowers, cedar, and a savory finish with fine tannins.
The bottle offered
- Size
- Bottle (75cl)
- Packaging
- Original Wooden Case of 6
- Label Condition
- Perfect
- Fill Level
- Perfect
- Capsule Condition
- Perfect
Wine details
- Couleur
- Red
- Pays
- France
- Région
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Saint Emilion
- Producteur / Domaine
- Château Figeac
- Cuvée
- Petit Figeac
- Millésime
- 2021
Cépage et assemblage
- Grape Variety
- 35% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot
Château Figeac
Château-Figeac is an estate in Saint-Émilion, situated on a group of three hills of Günzian gravel resting, in particular, on blue clay. The estate, owned by the Manoncourt family since 1892, cultivates 41 hectares of vines within a single, contiguous 54-hectare estate. Its blend of grape varieties, in which Cabernets play a significant role alongside Merlot, sets it apart within the appellation.
- Owner
- Famille Manoncourt
- Maître de chais
- Jean Albino
- Surface (ha)
- 41.00 ha
- Production (average bottles per vintage)
- environ 160 000 bouteilles/an (120 000 de Château-Figeac et 40 000 de Petit-Figeac)
Histoire du domaine
Figeac’s wine-growing history dates back to the 15th century, when the estate was associated with the de Cazes family. In 1586, Raymond de Cazes had the château rebuilt in the Renaissance style, following the destruction of the previous building during the Wars of Religion. In 1892, Henriette de Chèvremont and her husband André Villepigue, Thierry Manoncourt’s grandparents, acquired the property. Their friend Albert Macquin, an agricultural engineer involved in the fight against phylloxera, had encouraged them to make this purchase; he subsequently managed the estate for ten years and played a part in the restructuring of the vineyard and the wine-making facilities. Thierry Manoncourt, an agricultural engineer, settled in Figeac in 1947 and took charge of the estate on a long-term basis. He developed the grape varieties and the viticulture and winemaking practices that form the basis of the estate’s modern style. Château-Figeac was classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé from the very inception of the Saint-Émilion classification in 1955. In 1970, the estate decided to age its wines in new oak barrels and to bottle them entirely on-site; a new winemaking facility was built in 1971–1972. Since 2013, Frédéric Faye has been managing director and Jean-Valmy Nicolas has been co-manager; Romain Jean-Pierre is technical director and Jean Albino is cellar master. A new cellar was commissioned in 2021. In the 2022 Saint-Émilion classification, Château-Figeac was promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé A.
Petit Figeac
Petit-Figeac is the second wine of Château-Figeac, crafted exclusively with grapes harvested on the estate. Its blend results from a specific selection of lots. Lighter and less full-bodied than the grand vin, it is distinguished by a fine texture, beautiful length, and earlier accessibility.
- Origin of the cuvée name
- The name Petit-Figeac has been used starting from the 2012 vintage to replace La Grange Neuve de Figeac, the name of the second wine from 1945 to 2011. The precise origin of the choice of this new name is not documented.
- Cuvée creation year
- 2012
- Style of the cuvée
- A fine, alluring, and relatively accessible style, less full-bodied and lighter than Château-Figeac, while retaining the length and identity of the estate.
- Position within the range
- The estate's second wine and an introduction to the style of Château-Figeac.
Histoire de la cuvée
Château-Figeac has produced a second wine since the 1945 vintage, initiated by Thierry Manoncourt as part of a strict quality selection process. Marketed under the name La Grange Neuve de Figeac until 2011, this second wine was renamed Petit-Figeac starting with the 2012 vintage.
