Château la grave Figeac
Located on the Figeac plateau, Château La Grave Figeac sits on one of the most incredible Bordeaux terroirs we can ever imagine (consider that they are surrounded all around by Cheval Blanc, Figeac and La Conseillante), and comprises 7ha of old vines of Merlot & Cabernet Franc. In order to express the full potential of their terroir, Laurent Clauzel and his wife Caroline are farming with a gentle and respectful approach, that is reflected in the cellar where the extraction is light, the use of oak balanced by concrete vats and minimal quantities of SO2 are added, if necessary. The wines are simply gorgeous, elegant and imbibed with charming classicism.
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Château La Grave Figeac converted to organic farming in 2009 under owner/winemaker Laurent Clauzel. Located at the border of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol on sandy clay and gravel soils over the limestone, it neighbors Cheval Blanc and Figeac in Saint-Emilion and La Conseillante in Pomerol. With an average vine age of 45 years, harvesting is done by hand and fermentations are with wild yeasts with no SO2 added until later. The commitment of M. Clauzel to organic agriculture has resulted in a dramatic increase in quality, beginning with the very pretty 2014 vintage.
A blend of 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc, the 2020 La Grave-Figeac exhibits aromas of cherries, spices and sweet soil tones, followed by a medium to full-bodied, broad but lively palate. It's a strong effort from a property in the ascendant, farmed organically by the former owners of Nenin and l'Evangile.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Saint-émilion
VINTAGE: 2020
STYLE: red
GRAPE: Merlot, cabernet franc
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: new oak
MATURATION: old barrel, cuve
FILTRATION: filtered
ALCOHOL: 13%
CASE SIZE: 6