CHÂTEAU YON FIGEAC 2016 - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux - France
"Very rich dark berries and plums with an attractive and deep, fresh-fruit edge. The palate has a very smooth, fresh and sweetly fruited core with ripe, plush and approachable tannins. A blend of 81 per cent merlot, 13 per cent cabernet franc and six per cent petit verdot. Try from 2020." James Suckling
Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
FRANCE
Bordeaux
Product Description
Description
"Very rich dark berries and plums with an attractive and deep, fresh-fruit edge. The palate has a very smooth, fresh and sweetly fruited core with ripe, plush and approachable tannins. A blend of 81 per cent merlot, 13 per cent cabernet franc and six per cent petit verdot. Try from 2020." James Suckling Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
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Meat
Pair with red meats.
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Cheese
Pair with cheese
Accolades
Awards
Wine Enthusiast 93 Points
American wine and lifestyle magazine that offers wine industry news, educational articles and wine ratings. One of the top 3 wine magazines in the USA.
James Suckling 90 Points
As one of the most famous American wine critics and journalists, James Suckling is among the leading experts on wines and was a former editor for Wine Spectator. He now conducts his own personal reviews online and conferences
Critique Review
“Very rich dark berries and plums with an attractive and deep, fresh-fruit edge. The palate has a very smooth, fresh and sweetly fruited core with ripe, plush and approachable tannins. A blend of 81 per cent merlot, 13 per cent cabernet franc and six per cent petit verdot. Try from 2020.”
90 pts, James Suckling
“While this wine still has serious layers of tannins, it also delivers considerable ripe black-fruit flavors. The estate in the Figeac sector of Saint-Emilion has produced a powerful wine that is firm and that will age further. Drink from 2022”
93 pts, Roger Voss, Wine EnthusiastWine Facts
| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Volume(ml) | 750 |
| Winemakers | Château Yon Figeac 33330 St Emilion |
| Producer | Château Yon Figeac 33330 St Emilion |
| Average age of vines | 32 years old |
| Production method | 85 000 bottles (May 2017) |
| Harvest method | Hand Picked |
| Fermentation & maceration | Traditional vinification in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks with a cold maceration prior fermentation, careful extration with gentle pumping overs, Fermentation of 20 to 30 days followed by a malolactic fermentation in tanks |
| Aging | French oak barrels |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Mouth Attribute | Medium-bodied |
| Nose Attribute | Red Berries, Spices, Plum, Black Berries |
| Density | 6000 plants/hectare |
| SKU | BO256 |
Vineyard Info
Château Yon-Figeac nestles on the right bank of the river Dordogne, 50 kilometers from Bordeaux and at the heart of Saint-Emilion appellation. The soil is clayey, sandy, on iron slag.
Reviews & Ratings
Description
"Very rich dark berries and plums with an attractive and deep, fresh-fruit edge. The palate has a very smooth, fresh and sweetly fruited core with ripe, plush and approachable tannins. A blend of 81 per cent merlot, 13 per cent cabernet franc and six per cent petit verdot. Try from 2020." James Suckling Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
-
Meat
Pair with red meats.
-
Cheese
Pair with cheese
Awards
Wine Enthusiast 93 Points
American wine and lifestyle magazine that offers wine industry news, educational articles and wine ratings. One of the top 3 wine magazines in the USA.
James Suckling 90 Points
As one of the most famous American wine critics and journalists, James Suckling is among the leading experts on wines and was a former editor for Wine Spectator. He now conducts his own personal reviews online and conferences
Critique Review
“Very rich dark berries and plums with an attractive and deep, fresh-fruit edge. The palate has a very smooth, fresh and sweetly fruited core with ripe, plush and approachable tannins. A blend of 81 per cent merlot, 13 per cent cabernet franc and six per cent petit verdot. Try from 2020.”
90 pts, James Suckling“While this wine still has serious layers of tannins, it also delivers considerable ripe black-fruit flavors. The estate in the Figeac sector of Saint-Emilion has produced a powerful wine that is firm and that will age further. Drink from 2022”
93 pts, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Volume(ml) | 750 |
| Winemakers | Château Yon Figeac 33330 St Emilion |
| Producer | Château Yon Figeac 33330 St Emilion |
| Average age of vines | 32 years old |
| Production method | 85 000 bottles (May 2017) |
| Harvest method | Hand Picked |
| Fermentation & maceration | Traditional vinification in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks with a cold maceration prior fermentation, careful extration with gentle pumping overs, Fermentation of 20 to 30 days followed by a malolactic fermentation in tanks |
| Aging | French oak barrels |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Mouth Attribute | Medium-bodied |
| Nose Attribute | Red Berries, Spices, Plum, Black Berries |
| Density | 6000 plants/hectare |
| SKU | BO256 |
Château Yon-Figeac nestles on the right bank of the river Dordogne, 50 kilometers from Bordeaux and at the heart of Saint-Emilion appellation. The soil is clayey, sandy, on iron slag.
