쌩테밀리옹의 샤토 피작은 1er Grand Cru Classe로 총 재배 면적 40 헥타르로 쎙테밀리옹 평균 7 헥타르보다 매우 넓은 포도밭에서 연간 18 만병의 포도주를 생산하고 있다. 품종으로는 Cabernet 70 % (Sauvignon 35%, Franc 35%), Merlot 30%를 혼합하고 있다. 강우안에 위치한 포도밭 중 가장 강좌안의 메독과 비슷한 토양을 갖고 있어 품종 혼합이 메독 지역과 유사하다. 8-10년의 숙성기간을 거친 후 마시는 것이 적당하다. 향으로는 게피 (canelle), 배 (poivre), 삼나무 (cèdre) 그리고 아로마로는 적색 과일로 나무딸기 (mûre), 까시스 향을 갖고 있다.
Chateau Figeac Entrance
Tasting room
Chai, Chateau Figeac
Merlot Grape
FIGEAC 2010 ET 2009 - Dégusté par la RVF - Revue du Vin de France - Septembre 2012
FIGEAC 2010
"20/20 - La chair, la maturité, la fraîcheur, tout est là! Le très gros calibre de l'année avec cette chair hyper gourmande qui nous rapelle le 1990. L'union du crémeux et crayeux, à ce niveau, provoque une émotion rare. Icône."
FIGEAC 2009
"19/20 - Nez aux notes d'âtre et de lardé qui s'associent aux arômes de raisins mûrs sans être compotés. Bouche dense, élégante, qui, par son grain de tanin crayeux, procure une magnifique harmonie à un vin concentré."
RVF - Septembre 2012
"20/20 - La chair, la maturité, la fraîcheur, tout est là! Le très gros calibre de l'année avec cette chair hyper gourmande qui nous rapelle le 1990. L'union du crémeux et crayeux, à ce niveau, provoque une émotion rare. Icône."
FIGEAC 2009
"19/20 - Nez aux notes d'âtre et de lardé qui s'associent aux arômes de raisins mûrs sans être compotés. Bouche dense, élégante, qui, par son grain de tanin crayeux, procure une magnifique harmonie à un vin concentré."
RVF - Septembre 2012
FIGEAC 2011 - Tasting Notes - EN PRIMEURS
James Suckling - www.jamessuckling.com
93-94 - A like the quality of the tannins in this plenty of subtle berry and chocolate character. Full body, with a lovely acidity. Wonderful length to it. This is really pretty.
James Molesworth - Wine Spectator
92–95
A reticent, muscular style, with lots of macerated dark currant and plum notes and ample briary grip cutting through on the finish. This has depth and heft and needs some time to stretch out fully.—J.M.
Decanter - www.decanter.com
****
Subtle and understated. Remains within the bounds of the vintage. Medium-bodied and fresh. Elegant but will be too lean for some. Drink 2018-2028. (17 points)
93-94 - A like the quality of the tannins in this plenty of subtle berry and chocolate character. Full body, with a lovely acidity. Wonderful length to it. This is really pretty.
James Molesworth - Wine Spectator
92–95
A reticent, muscular style, with lots of macerated dark currant and plum notes and ample briary grip cutting through on the finish. This has depth and heft and needs some time to stretch out fully.—J.M.
Decanter - www.decanter.com
****
Subtle and understated. Remains within the bounds of the vintage. Medium-bodied and fresh. Elegant but will be too lean for some. Drink 2018-2028. (17 points)
Planting on the plot “Aux Moulins” - March 29th, 2012
The plot “Aux moulins” (windmills) which is located on a beautiful mound of gravel south of the Chateau recovers one’s vines: 60% of Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% of Merlot.
A long rest allowed the soil to regenerate. A long rest allowed the soil to regenerate. Fallowing has bloom talk the nature and flowers. Then, plowing have finished preparing this magnificent terroir host young plants, whose fruits will come one day in the blending of the Great Wine of Figeac.
A long rest allowed the soil to regenerate. A long rest allowed the soil to regenerate. Fallowing has bloom talk the nature and flowers. Then, plowing have finished preparing this magnificent terroir host young plants, whose fruits will come one day in the blending of the Great Wine of Figeac.
We were skiing at Figeac! - FEBRUARY 2012
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FIGEAC at the GRAND TASTING - CAROUSSEL DU LOUVRE – ON 2nd AND 3rd DECEMBER
During the Grand Tasting, in the company of numerous wine enthusiasts, FIGEAC presented the 2003, 2004 and 2006 vintages of CHATEAU-FIGEAC.
Another château belonging to the Manoncourt family was also presented: CHATEAU LA FLEUR POURRET, with a tasting of the 2005 and 2007 vintages.
FIGEAC lovers expressed their attachment to this First Great Classified Growth and were delighted to discover CHATEAU LA FLEUR POURRET.
Another château belonging to the Manoncourt family was also presented: CHATEAU LA FLEUR POURRET, with a tasting of the 2005 and 2007 vintages.
FIGEAC lovers expressed their attachment to this First Great Classified Growth and were delighted to discover CHATEAU LA FLEUR POURRET.
Harvest 2011 - 27th September 2011
Begun on 6th September, the 2011 harvest finished on 27th September.
The harvest brought in was homogeneous, mirroring the consistency of the great wines of FIGEAC.
The harvest brought in was homogeneous, mirroring the consistency of the great wines of FIGEAC.
THE VINEYARD AT FIGEAC - 19th July 2011
After an exceptionally hot and dry spring which brought about magnificent flowering in the vines and the development of superb bunches, rain arrived in July as the veraison was in progress. This change in colour of the grapes marks the beginning of the ripening of the grape which becomes a fruit.
END OF THE PRIMEURS CAMPAIGN AT FIGEAC - 13th July 2011
The 2010 primeurs campaign has come to a close. Begun back in March with the first professional tastings, it reached a peak during primeurs tasting week at the beginning of April, extending then to Vinexpo with numerous tastings in France and abroad. The campaign was concluded traditionally with the release on the market of Chateau-Figeac 2010 which is showing excellent quality and is on a par with the greatest vintages ever produced at Figeac, as testified by the excellent tasting comments and enthusiastic reaction of amateur and professional tasters alike.
CHATEAU FIGEAC 2010 - TASTING SCORES AND COMMENTS
Pierre Guigui – Gault & Millau19.5
Extatique ! Il bouscule le palmarès, venant se placer au plus haut avec un grain d’une élégance rare. L’équilibre est captivant, juste suspendu entre la minéralité, la fraicheur, la tendre chaleur et la trame soyeuse. La recette est simple : ne pas chercher les surmaturités ni les extractions pour ressortir le floral et la finesse.
Jacques Dupont – Le Point
19
Fruits noirs, feuillage, très intense, riche, long, très belle structure. Un moelleux en bouche remarquable, frais, doux, sans exubérance, beaucoup de retenue.
René Gabriel
19
James Lawther MW – Decanter
18,5/20*****
This is a Figeac wine with plenty of substance but still elegant and fresh in style. Dense, lively, expressive fruit. Firm but fine tannins. Great length.
Tim Atkin
97
As it was in 2009, this is one of the top reds on the Right Bank. I only hope the price is a little more sensible, after last year’s miscalculation. The Cabernet Sauvignon at the core of the wine is what makes it so special, giving it rigour and structure for the Merlot and Cabernet Franc to adorn. On second tasting, the wine was even better: fine, grassy, yet concentrated. 20+ years.
Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast
94–96
Tannic, juicy Merlot, very rich, laced with intense acidity. Blackberry flavors dominate this super-rich wine. Cutting through the richness is a core of dryness, of dark structure.
James Sukling
94-95
This is very structured, with a solid core of plums, chocolate and bright acidity. Firm and silky tannins and a long, long finish. A powerful and structured young wine.
James Molesworth - Wine Spectator’s
93-96
Exotic fig, boysenberry and blueberry preserves are married to polished tobacco and spice notes in this dense red, which has lots in reserve but is very sleek through the finish for now. It feels as if this will fill out considerably with more élevage.
Philippe Maurange - La Revue des Vins de France
17/18 – Réussites exceptionnelles
"... En 2010, le cabernet franc a « tramé » le vin, apportant de la fraicheur et un profil épicé dominant, sans apparaître aussi massif qu’en 2009. Cependant, il faut noter la richesse en alcool avec un 13,8°, un record pour Figeac ! Les cabernets qui représentent 60% de l’assemblage final, atténuent cet excès et maintiennent l’agrément du style maison."
Jancis Robinson
16.5++
Very dark crimson. Medium concentration. High-toned minerality on the nose. Lots of appetising sap and savour. Loose and round and easy peasy. Attractive in that it’s not overdone; possibly a chance missed in that it’s just slightly slack. Or possibly it’s Figeac..! Ah. That last phrase was written when I tasted this blind and it's true that this potentially great wine rarely shows well en primeur. Hence the hopeful double plus after the score. Though its gravel soils will not have done the wine any favours in this exceptionally dry vintage.
Derek Smedley - MW
92-96
There is a lot happening on the nose with ripe rich fruit overlaid by fresher red fruited fragrances. The palate is deep and complex black fruited richness balanced by red cherry freshness. There is lots of concentration but an underlying elegance.
Extatique ! Il bouscule le palmarès, venant se placer au plus haut avec un grain d’une élégance rare. L’équilibre est captivant, juste suspendu entre la minéralité, la fraicheur, la tendre chaleur et la trame soyeuse. La recette est simple : ne pas chercher les surmaturités ni les extractions pour ressortir le floral et la finesse.
Jacques Dupont – Le Point
19
Fruits noirs, feuillage, très intense, riche, long, très belle structure. Un moelleux en bouche remarquable, frais, doux, sans exubérance, beaucoup de retenue.
René Gabriel
19
James Lawther MW – Decanter
18,5/20*****
This is a Figeac wine with plenty of substance but still elegant and fresh in style. Dense, lively, expressive fruit. Firm but fine tannins. Great length.
Tim Atkin
97
As it was in 2009, this is one of the top reds on the Right Bank. I only hope the price is a little more sensible, after last year’s miscalculation. The Cabernet Sauvignon at the core of the wine is what makes it so special, giving it rigour and structure for the Merlot and Cabernet Franc to adorn. On second tasting, the wine was even better: fine, grassy, yet concentrated. 20+ years.
Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast
94–96
Tannic, juicy Merlot, very rich, laced with intense acidity. Blackberry flavors dominate this super-rich wine. Cutting through the richness is a core of dryness, of dark structure.
James Sukling
94-95
This is very structured, with a solid core of plums, chocolate and bright acidity. Firm and silky tannins and a long, long finish. A powerful and structured young wine.
James Molesworth - Wine Spectator’s
93-96
Exotic fig, boysenberry and blueberry preserves are married to polished tobacco and spice notes in this dense red, which has lots in reserve but is very sleek through the finish for now. It feels as if this will fill out considerably with more élevage.
Philippe Maurange - La Revue des Vins de France
17/18 – Réussites exceptionnelles
"... En 2010, le cabernet franc a « tramé » le vin, apportant de la fraicheur et un profil épicé dominant, sans apparaître aussi massif qu’en 2009. Cependant, il faut noter la richesse en alcool avec un 13,8°, un record pour Figeac ! Les cabernets qui représentent 60% de l’assemblage final, atténuent cet excès et maintiennent l’agrément du style maison."
Jancis Robinson
16.5++
Very dark crimson. Medium concentration. High-toned minerality on the nose. Lots of appetising sap and savour. Loose and round and easy peasy. Attractive in that it’s not overdone; possibly a chance missed in that it’s just slightly slack. Or possibly it’s Figeac..! Ah. That last phrase was written when I tasted this blind and it's true that this potentially great wine rarely shows well en primeur. Hence the hopeful double plus after the score. Though its gravel soils will not have done the wine any favours in this exceptionally dry vintage.
Derek Smedley - MW
92-96
There is a lot happening on the nose with ripe rich fruit overlaid by fresher red fruited fragrances. The palate is deep and complex black fruited richness balanced by red cherry freshness. There is lots of concentration but an underlying elegance.
2010 en PRIMEURS - April 2011
2010 IS SHOWING EXCELLENT QUALITY AND IS ON A PAR WITH THE GREATEST VINTAGES EVER PRODUCED AT FIGEAC
We find lots of roundness and flesh in the Merlot. The Cabernet Franc reveals red berry fruit and great finesse in the tannins. The Cabernet Sauvignon displays a floral aspect as well as red berry and black fruit. Wonderful complexity and lovely freshness on the palate. Great potential for its ageing in barrel and in bottle.
Winter in the vines at Figeac - 2011
The year 2010 began with a cold, dry winter. At the end of January, heavy rain topped up the water tables, providing water reserves for the vines.
February and March were dry and cold. This weather pattern prolonged the vines’ dormant period, which only ended on 2nd April, with the first budding in our gravel plots.
The cool temperatures (12°C on average) made vine shooting slow and homogeneous for all of our grape varieties.
From Homepage: http://www.chateau-figeac.com/
February and March were dry and cold. This weather pattern prolonged the vines’ dormant period, which only ended on 2nd April, with the first budding in our gravel plots.
The cool temperatures (12°C on average) made vine shooting slow and homogeneous for all of our grape varieties.
From Homepage: http://www.chateau-figeac.com/
2012년 10월 23일 오전 10시 방문
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Chateau de Figeac
33330 Saint-Emilion
tel 33 5 57 24 72 26
Thierry et Marie-France Manoncourt
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