{"product_id":"chateau-figeac-2005","title":"Château Figeac 2005","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou must be 18 or over to purchase and receive this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a36ef790-0ac1-4af8-8894-872677956eb5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"68\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eChâteau Figeac 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"380\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Figeac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France\u003cbr data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"185\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2005 | \u003cstrong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"224\"\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premier Grand Cru Classé A\u003cbr data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"254\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"264\"\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot\u003cbr data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018–2055+ | \u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"385\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fqpvuy\" data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"403\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"403\"\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eChâteau Figeac is one of Saint-Émilion's most iconic estates, celebrated for its distinctive Cabernet-led blend that sets it apart from its Merlot-dominant neighbours. Situated on deep gravel soils, the estate consistently produces wines of remarkable elegance, freshness, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eThe 2005 vintage is one of Bordeaux's modern legends, and Château Figeac produced a wine of extraordinary depth. Combining exceptional concentration with balance, it displays the estate's signature finesse alongside impressive structure. Now entering an outstanding stage of evolution, the wine continues to reveal new layers of complexity while retaining remarkable freshness, making it one of the finest expressions of Figeac in recent decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1857nbr\" data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and dark cherry are layered with cedar, graphite, violets, cigar box, and subtle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and impeccably balanced, with silky yet structured tannins supporting a core of vibrant dark fruit. Notes of cocoa, tobacco, crushed stone, and fine oak add remarkable complexity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long, refined, and persistent, with lingering cassis, mineral notes, and elegant savoury character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"j3lacs\" data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eProducer Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003eChâteau Figeac is one of the oldest and most prestigious estates in Saint-Émilion. Its unique gravel terroir allows Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc to thrive, producing wines renowned for their aromatic complexity, elegance, and exceptional ageing potential. Following decades of investment and meticulous vineyard management, Figeac was promoted to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003ePremier Grand Cru Classé A\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2022, cementing its position among Bordeaux's elite estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13z8f5d\" data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003eWine Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermented in temperature-controlled vats; aged approximately 18 months in French oak barrels (100% new)\u003cbr data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~13.5% ABV\u003cbr data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2348\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drinking superbly now with extended decanting; will continue to evolve gracefully through 2055+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ti1y5t\" data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003eIdeal with:\u003cbr data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003e– Beef Wellington\u003cbr data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003e– Roast lamb\u003cbr data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e– Venison and other game dishes\u003cbr data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003e– Truffle-infused cuisine\u003cbr data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003e– Mature hard cheeses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2639\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ 12","offer_id":54190805975373,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/5846\/2797\/files\/DSC_0443.jpg?v=1783616365","url":"https:\/\/sandersonwineconsultancy.com\/products\/chateau-figeac-2005","provider":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}