Chateau Figeac, Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe 2011 Cariena

Chateau Figeac, Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe 2011 Cariena"Tasted in Bordeaux from an ex chteau bottle, the 2011 Figeac has a healthy deep garnet hue. The nose is quite vibrant and well defined with blackberry, briary and a touch of graphite, though not as much as I remember showing out of barrel. The palate is medium bodied with supple tannin, crisp in the mouth with a fine line of acidity. This actually surpasses my expectations. It has a natural sensibility, offering attractive blackberry and cranberry

Vinification & ageing: Vinification in a conical trunk with light pumping over

Visitors to the Mas d’en Gil estate are often emotionally moved by what they see

facing north-east

The greatest care is given to the vine and grapes: reasoned cultivation

Reasoned cultivation of the vines

This is the product of two generations of the Sanz family's profound knowledge of what their land can produce

The continental Mediterranean climate of this territory brings plenty of sunlight to the vineyard

now extended to 29 hectares

benefits from a great terroir

Harvest : Hand picked

Production: 5500 cases

Type of culture: Conventional