Petit Figeac 2008
Notes: Gault Millau 16/20, Bettane & Desseauve 15/20
“Le Petit Figeac is every bit as good as the full-sized version, for it is a beautifully crafted wine with a delightful aromatic profile, both on the nose and on the palate, where the tannins are silky and the wine offers lovely, juicy fruit, roundness balanced by just the right amount of acidity, and a long finish. It is a wine to savor. ” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 - Gault Millau) • Delivered in the original wooden case for orders of 12 bottles shipped within France •
Buy your Figeac wines at the best price in a private sale!
Starting at €99 on your first order
Eye
beautiful purple dress
Nose
Elegant, with great finesse and lovely notes of red berries
Palate
The tannins are silky, and the wine offers lovely, juicy fruit, a rounded mouthfeel balanced by just the right amount of acidity, and a long finish.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des viandes rouges, des gibiers, un gigot d'agneau...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2023 Guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
With 35% Cabernet Franc and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, Figeac—located on the gravelly plateau bordering Pomerol—is often described as the most Médoc-like of the Saint-Émilions. The wine’s uniqueness stems from its central terroir, composed of Günzian gravel, the same type found in the Grand Crus Classés of the Left Bank. As a result, this Premier Cru Classé ages beautifully over time. Thierry Manoncourt, the soul of the estate for over sixty years, gave it a much-needed boost. Since 2013, Marie-France Manoncourt, Thierry’s widow, has formed a new management team with her daughters. Under the capable leadership of director Frédéric Faye, the estate has reached the pinnacle of the Right Bank.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 guide) 4*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the estate:
Based on an atypical blend—with equal parts Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot—Figeac’s unique and distinctive style embodies the quintessence of elegance and refinement found in the wines of the western plateau that Saint-Émilion shares with Pomerol. Figeac possesses a character all its own, often more austere and compact than that of its neighbors in its youth. Wines of exceptional character, easy to drink and long-lasting. Figeac shines in warm vintages (as the 2005 demonstrates) and only fully reveals itself after ten to fifteen years of aging. The construction of the new cellar, completed in time for the 2020 harvest, has allowed for even greater attention to detail regarding the plots—even down to the intra-plot level—and delights Frédéric Faye with the facilities’ extreme functionality. Semi-underground and situated near the château with which it shares the elegance of a grand cru, this new facility—which fits majestically yet unostentatiously into the site—breathes new life into the estate. The château thus reaffirms the scope of its “modern” classicism, its unpretentious integrity, and its standing: that of the rare few at the very top. Its history rooted in the legend of Saint-Emilion; the preserved trees of the park creating a perfect ecosystem; the power of its terroir with its unique topography and exceptionally high-quality clay soils; and the excellence of the new winery have earned the Manoncourt family estate a fourth star.
James Suckling
Rated: Recommended
Discover more wines from the estate
