Chateau la Rose Figeac 2019

The balance of a great fruity and smooth Pomerol red wine

The property

It was from 1938 that Louis Rapin acquired vineyards in the Montagne Saint-Émilion and Saint-Émilion appellations, including Château La Tour Figeac. Following the acquisition of various vineyard plots in 1961, Louis Rapin renamed the whole 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

Located in the southeast of Pomerol, the 4.56 hectares of vineyard of Château La Rose Figeac are planted on sandy-gravelly soils typical of the appellation. Between plowing, grassing and green work, the vineyard plots, averaging 30 years old, have been cultivated using organic farming certified by Ecocert since 2009.

Vinification and aging

Manual harvest. Sorting by density. Traditional and parcel vinification. Pumping over, racking and light punching down. Pre-fermentation cold maceration from 3 to 8 days. Thermo-regulated alcoholic fermentation. Malolactic fermentation in vats. Indigenous yeasts. Maceration of 4 weeks. Parcel aging. Barrels from 6 different cooperages (50% new, 25% one wine, 25% two wines).

Blend

Merlot (85%), Cabernet Franc (15%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château La Rose Figeac 2019

Tasting

Nose
Bouquet with intense notes of red fruits.

Palate
On the palate, the wine is structured by smooth tannins, all accompanied by great freshness. Perfectly balanced, this very beautiful Pomerol can already be enjoyed in its youth.