Petit-Figeac Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2020 - Second vin

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

With 35% Cabernet Franc and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, Figeac, located on the gravelly plateau bordering Pomerol, is often said to be the most Médoc-like of the Saint-Émilion wines. The originality of the vintage lies in its central terroir, which is composed of Günzian gravel, the same as that found in the grands crus classés of the Left Bank. As a result, this premier cru classé ages perfectly over time. Thierry Manoncourt, the soul of the estate for over sixty years, gave it a welcome boost. Since 2013, Marie-France Manoncourt, Thierry's widow, has formed a new board of directors with her daughters. With the competent director Frédéric Faye, the estate has reached the top of the Right Bank.

Decanter

About wine:

Beautiful aromatic complexity on the nose, floral and wild berries. The palate is juicy and seductive, the tannins are both chalky and fruity, with beautiful density and liveliness. The mid-palate is beautifully precise, fruity, open, expressive, and vibrant, with great freshness that shines through in the glass. A joyful expression with aromas of strawberry, redcurrant, raspberry, and red cherry, enticing purity, structured and framed by woody notes. I love the touch of slate on the finish and the minerality that places this wine squarely in the Saint-Émilion category. A beautiful introduction to Figeac with its own personality. You can drink it now, but it has aging potential. Keep a bottle to open when someone comes to visit, they will be impressed! 2024-2039

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About wine:

Petit-Figeac 2020 offers aromas of black berries, black truffle, loamy soil, and cigar wrapper. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, complex and flavorful, it is deep and elegant, with fine tannins and a penetrating finish. Some 40,000 bottles were produced, and those that were not selected were sold in bulk. 2025-2045

About the estate:

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the estate:

With an atypical blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot in equal proportions, Figeac's unique and personal style represents the quintessence of the elegance and refinement of the wines from the western plateau that Saint-Émilion shares with Pomerol. Figeac has a character all its own, often more austere and compact than its neighbors when young. These are wines of exceptional pedigree, easy to drink and long-lasting. Figeac shines in hot vintages (as proven by 2005) and only reveals its full potential after ten to fifteen years of aging. The construction of the new winery, completed for the 2020 harvest, has made it possible to go into even greater detail about the plots, including the intra-plot, and Frédéric Faye is delighted with the extreme functionality of the facilities. Semi-underground and close to the château, with which it shares the elegance of a grand cru, this new facility blends majestically but unostentatiously into the site, refreshing the location. The château thus confirms the extent of its "modern" classicism, its unpretentious integrity, and its rank: that of the rare first growths. Its history rooted in the legend of Saint-Emilion; the preserved trees in the park creating a perfect ecosystem; the power of its terroir with its unique relief and extremely high-quality clay soils; and the relevance of the new winery have earned the Manoncourt family's property a fourth star.

James Suckling

About wine:

Very fragrant with aromas of cherry, hazelnut, and chocolate that linger in a medium-bodied wine with very fine tannins and a fresh, vibrant finish. Lively and crisp. Figeac's second wine. Notes of orange peel and graphite on the finish. A blend of 71% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Ready to drink or keep.

Jeb Dunnuck

About wine:

I loved Petit-Figeac 2020, the second wine of Château Figeac. Made from 71% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, it is aged for 14 to 15 months in 40% new oak. It offers a full-bodied, floral style, medium to full-bodied, reflecting the purity and freshness of the vintage. It is bursting with ripe red and black fruits, as well as herbs and flowers. This 2020 has an avant-garde, sexy, and seamless style. It will be perfect to enjoy over the next 10 to 12 years, or even longer.

Le Figaro vins

About wine:

On the nose, subtle, playful, slightly coquettish base notes, with bright top notes of blueberry, wild strawberry, licorice, and flower petals. Supple and agile on the palate, lively, with a vibrant heart of tart fruits, a silky texture, and a longer-than-expected finish. 2024-2034