Château LA ROSE FIGEAC 2018
Château La Rose Figeac is an estate located at the southern end of the Pomerol appellation, on a terroir of gravel and clayey sands that extends the prestigious mosaic of Figeac and the neighboring Saint-Émilion fringe. This family estate, managed with rigor and precision, places merlot at the heart of its identity while highlighting the significant presence of cabernet franc, a noble grape variety that brings freshness, complexity, and aromatic depth. The vineyard is worked with respect for the soil and living organisms, with particular attention to berry ripeness, controlled yields, and gentle vinification. The style of La Rose Figeac is distinguished by its elegance, tactile finesse, and a very pure floral and fruity expression, perfectly representative of Pomerol wines oriented towards freshness and harmony. In this context, the sunny yet balanced 2018 vintage allows the estate to produce a deep, intense, and remarkably structured wine.
Château La Rose Figeac 2018 comes from a blend dominated by merlot and complemented by a significant proportion of cabernet franc, a deliberate choice that enhances the wine's complexity and verticality. The manual harvest, carried out through successive selections, allows for the picking of perfectly ripe grapes while preserving their integrity. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and small wooden vats, to conduct gentle and precise extractions adapted to each plot. Aging, for about twelve to fifteen months in French oak barrels with a measured proportion of new wood, adds volume, spicy nuances, and depth without masking the purity of the fruit. The 2018 vintage gives the wine a rich texture, ample and ripe fruit, supported by a firm yet silky structure. Altogether, it composes a modern, complete Pomerol, appealing now but with genuine aging potential.
On tasting, Château La Rose Figeac 2018 shows an intense purple robe with garnet reflections. The nose expresses itself generously with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, and black cherry, enriched by notes of violet, peony, licorice, and a subtle touch of graphite. On the palate, the attack is broad and fleshy, revealing a velvety texture where merlot offers roundness and density, while cabernet franc brings freshness, length, and a beautiful tannic framework. The flavors evolve towards nuances of cocoa, soft spices, and a slight smokiness that adds complexity to the mid-palate. The finish is long, silky, with aromatic persistence marked by dark fruits and elegant minerality. At the table, this 2018 pairs perfectly with beef fillet, roast duck, mushroom risotto, confit lamb shoulder, or a matured farmhouse cheese such as Saint-Nectaire.
Grape varieties: approximately 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc
