Chateau La Grave Figeac - Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2020

Château La Grave Figeac presents a deeply satisfying, classic St. Emilion.

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. 92 points, William Kelly, WA.

65% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc