Château la Rose Figeac 2020

A Silky and Fruity Red Wine from Pomerol

The Estate

It was in 1938 that Louis Rapin acquired vineyards in the Montagne Saint-Émilion and Saint-Émilion appellations, including the Château La Tour Figeac. Following the acquisition of various vineyard plots in 1961, Louis Rapin renamed the entire estate Château La Rose Figeac. This Pomerol estate, located on the right bank of Bordeaux, has been managed by Nathalie Despagne since 2013. Upon her arrival, Nathalie Despagne undertook numerous works to allow Château La Rose Figeac to shine in the Pomerol appellation.

The Vineyard

Château La Rose Figeac 2020 is produced from a 4.28-hectare vineyard, located southeast of Pomerol on sandy-gravelly soils typical of the appellation. Between plowing, grassing, and green work, the 30-year-old vine plots on average are cultivated in organic farming certified by Ecocert since 2009.

Vinification

The grapes are hand-harvested and sorted in the vineyard and in the winery by density. Traditional and parcel vinification. Pumping over, racking, and light punching down. Cold pre-fermentation maceration for 3 days. Thermo-regulated alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Maceration for 2 to 4 weeks before racking for malolactic fermentation carried out in 225 and 500-liter barrels and in a 40 hl stainless steel tank. Aging in barrels (60% new, 40% of one wine of which 20% in 500-liter barrels)

Blend

Merlot (70%) and Cabernet Franc (30%).

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for Château La Rose Figeac 2020

Tasting

This vintage captivates with its vibrant fruit, silky touch, and beautiful length throughout the tasting.