Petit-Figeac Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2019 - Second vin

Bettane & Desseauve

About the domain :

With 35% Cabernet Franc and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, it's often said that Figeac, located on the gravelly plateau bordering Pomerol, is the most Medoc-like of all Saint-Emilions. The originality of this cru 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 evolves perfectly over time. Thierry Manoncourt, the soul of the cru for over sixty years, gave it a salutary boost. Since 2013, Thierry's widow Marie-France Manoncourt and her daughters have formed a new management board. Under the capable direction of Frédéric Faye, the estate has reached the pinnacle of the Right Bank.

Decanter

About the wine:

Blackberry notes on the nose, with a few touches of herbal perfume that are so appealing. The texture is smooth and soft, with chalky nuances and aspects of black cherry, strawberry and blackcurrant leaf giving structure and body. Succulent and juicy with mouth-watering freshness. Very dynamic and full of life. Very approachable, with the same vein of refinement and charm that Figeac is so good at. 2024-2036

Guide Hachette des vins

About the wine:

The second wine takes on the attributes of its "big brother", with Cabernet dominating the blend. With a solid tannic structure, but also a great deal of finesse, it imposes its class with freshness and obviousness. Slightly toasted cherry and raspberry notes, a well-proportioned, seductive structure and a subtle finish make for a wine of great personality, which will crescendo with age. 2025-2035

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the domain :

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

About the domain :

From an atypical grape variety, with parity between Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Figeac's unique, personal style represents the quintessential elegance and refinement of the wines of 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. Wines of exceptional breed, digestible and long. Figeac shines in warm vintages (as the 2005 proves) and only reveals its full potential after ten to fifteen years of cellaring. The construction of the new winery, completed for the 2020 harvest, has enabled us to delve even deeper into the details of each parcel of land, and has delighted Frédéric Faye with the extreme functionality of the facilities. Semi-buried, and close to the château with which it shares the elegance of the grand cru, this new tool, which fits majestically but without ostentation into the site, refreshes the place. The château thus confirms the extent of its "modern" classicism, its straightforwardness without artifice, and its rank: that of the rare premiers. Its history, rooted in the legend of Saint-Emilion; the park's preserved trees, creating a perfect eco-system; the power of its terroir, with its unique relief and extremely qualitative clays; and the relevance of its new winery have earned the Manoncourt family's estate a fourth star.

Vinous A. Galloni

About the wine:

Petit-Figeac 2019 is a fabulous second wine. Bright and vibrant, the 2019 is quite remarkable. This blend of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot exudes class. Sweet floral and spice accents lift a core of supple fruit in this engaging Saint-Émilion. The 2019 is simply magnificent. 2024-2039

James Suckling

About the wine:

A firm, refined red with berry and nut aromas and flavors. Medium body. Creamy texture. Medium finish. Needs time to open up. Try after 2025.

Le Figaro vins

About the wine:

On the nose, a great purity of ripe, exhilarating fruit and the delicate freshness of just-picked flowers, underlined by gentle aromas of dark chocolate. The chocolate notes on the nose return on the palate. There's great delicacy and panache in this irresistible second wine, which lets the noble terroir of Figeac express itself to the full.

Yves Beck

About the wine:

The bouquet of Petit-Figeac is radiant and fresh. From the outset, it invites you to savor its floral, fruity and spicy notes of black berries, peony and licorice. Its fruity attack confirms the wine's inviting, relaxed but well-poised atmosphere! Refreshingly saline finish. A juicy, sapid wine. 2023-2033