2005 Château Yon-Figeac St. Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2005
Château Yon-Figeac (St. Émilion Grand Cru)
Ready to go, the wine is medium bodied, silky, fresh, offering a nice blend of cocoa, black with red cherry, plum and earthy characteristics, that kicks in with a judicious dash of thyme in the soft textured finish. The wine was made from blending 80% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Franc. 3,900 Views Tasted Jul 18, 2017 |
When to Drink Chateau Yon Figeac, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Yon Figeac can be enjoyed on the young side with an hour or so of decanting. However, the wine is usually better at 2-4 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character.
In the best years, the wine will best between 10-15 years of age after the vintage. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 1 hour or so. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Serving Chateau Yon Figeac with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Yon Figeac is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau Yon Figeac is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Yon Figeac is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.