Château Figeac
Saint Emilion - 1er Grand Cru Classé A
Description
Consided to be one of the oldest properties in the appellation, Château Figeac is also one of the largest. It is made up of around 40 hectares of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon vines as well as a small amount of Merlot, which more commonly seen on the Right Bank. Grown according to sustainable principles, the grapes are vinified with the help of gravity in cone-shoped, stainless-steel tanks and oak vats. It’s matured for 15 to 18 months in wooden barrels.
“James Suckling” : The density and finesse to this is terrific, offering blackberry, dark chocolate, walnut and hazelnut, as well as currant and sandalwood. Orange peel, too. Full-bodied and compact with a superb core of thick, velvet-textured tannins and a juicy finish. Extremely long. 41% merlot, 32% cabernet franc and 27% cabernet sauvignon.
Additional information
| Region | Bordeaux |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Saint Emilion |
| Classification | 1er Grand Cru Classé A |
| Colour | Red |
| Packaging | Wooden case of 1 bottle (750 ml), Wooden case of 1 double magnum (3000 ml), Wooden case of 3 bottles (750 ml), Wooden case of 3 magnums (1500 ml), Wooden case of 6 bottles (750 ml) |
| Sub-region | Libournais |
| Viticulture | Environmentally friendly |
| James Suckling | 97 – 98 |
| Wine Advocate | 96 – 98 |
| La Revue des Vins de France | 97 – 98 |