Wine Notes
We tend to tread carefully with second wines as, although some offer good value, others can be poor replicas of the more expensive original. The 2015 vintage from Petit-Figeac surprised us though. A little more rustic than the first wine perhaps but still elegant and complex enough to have its own identity.
Producer Notes
Figeac have set themselves apart from the crowd with a blend that, unlike their neighbours, includes a high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon: Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 35%, Cabernet Sauvignon 35%. Some argue against the blend but the wines loyal following and consistently high scores say otherwise.
The wine is rich and concentrated with exceptional finesse and an acidity that lends itself to ageing. It is not a wine to be drunk young as it can come across as austere but with age it can rival Cheval Blanc in good years.
They also produce a second wine, Le Petit Figeac.
Vintage Notes
2015 was an excellent vintage in Saint-Emilion
2015 was a very good vintage in Bordeaux
Other vintages of Chateau Petit-Figeac
Other wines from Chateau Figeac
2005 Chateau Figeac: ยฃ280
2008 Chateau Figeac: ยฃ220
2012 Chateau Figeac: ยฃ180
2013 (150cl): ยฃ340
2015 Chateau Figeac: ยฃ230
2016 Chateau Figeac: ยฃ220
2017 Chateau Figeac: ยฃ180
2018 Chateau Figeac: ยฃ225
2019 Chateau Figeac: ยฃ210
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