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Chateau Figeac


Château Figeac is one of the leading St. Emilion estates and its wine, with its high Cabernet content, has often been described as the most Médoc-like in St-Emilion. Figeac is owned by Thierry Manoncourt and is located in the north-west of the appellation with its vineyards adjoining those of Cheval Blanc. Its 40 hectares of vineyards (Cabernet Sauvignon 35%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 35%) lie on a deep, Médoc-like gravel topsoil ('Graves') over a flinty, iron-rich subsoil.

The alcoholic fermentation takes place in wood and the malolactic in stainless steel. The wine is matured in 100% new oak barriques for 18-22 months. Ideally, the wines need at least 10 years-bottle ageing to show at their best. Figeac is classified as a 1er Grand Cru Classé (B).

Château Figeac
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2007
Red, en-primeur
Ch. Figeac, St. Emilion
France  »  Bordeaux  »  St-Émilion
Only available in cases of 12. 		75cl £ 44.00
$ 87.85
(In Bond)
No more stock available
12 x £ 44.00
0 in basket
Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, 13% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel , Not available for delivery.

In a region with a worrying number of characterless, over-extracted, fruit bombs Ch. Figeac stands out like a shining beacon. In 2007 it has made another intellectual, aristocratic St Emilion from a Médoc-like blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. A fine, stylish, Dundee fruitcake nose is followed by a palate with lots of stuffing for the vintage. Boasting rich plum and blackberry fruit, coffee and ginger hints and an attractive streak of minerality, the elegant fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity ensure a glorious future. A real tour-de-force from this illustrious and revitalised estate.

Drink: 2014 -2025 .
BBR Score: 17/20.
Jancis Score: 16.5/20.
Decanter Score: 15/20.
2005
Red, en-primeur
Ch. Figeac, St. Emilion
France  »  Bordeaux  »  St-Émilion
Only available in cases of 12. 		75cl £ 70.00
$ 139.77
(In Bond)
No more stock available
12 x £ 70.00
0 in basket
Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, 13.5% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel , Not available for delivery.

As much as we loved this last year we thought the price was a little high given previous vintages. On re-tasting and with regard to how magnificent 2005 is looking in the grand scheme of things, it is evident this is a terrific buy. Rich, sweet, beguiling and delicious - if your cellar lacks a little sexy St Emilion, it doesn't get much better than this.

Drink: 2015 -2040 .
BBR Score: 18/20.
Jancis Score: 17/20.
Parker Score: 90 /100.
Wine Spectator Score: 92 -94 /100.
2000
Red, keep
Ch. Figeac, St Emilion
France  »  Bordeaux  »  St-Émilion
75cl £ 83.00
$ 165.73
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12 x £ 66.34
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Special case price £ 796.08
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Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, For laying down, 13% alc.

"Figeac has become a more consistent wine over the last few years. A profound effort, the surprisingly full-bodied 2000 Figeac has an opaque colour accompanied by a terrific bouquet of camphor, graphite, black currants, licorice and smoked herbs. With well-balanced, powerful tannin, concentration and pinpoint precision, finesse and purity, this expressive as well as textured effort will drink well between 2004-2018. When Figeac hits on all cylinders, one can understand why some tasters believe it is as complex as Cheval Blanc. This is undeniably the estate's finest effort since 1996." 93/100 pts (Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - 06-Apr-2003)
2005
Red, en-primeur
Ch. Figeac, St. Emilion
France  »  Bordeaux  »  St-Émilion
Only available in cases of 6. 		150cl £ 141.00
$ 281.53
(In Bond)
No more stock available
6 x £ 141.00
0 in basket
Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, 13.5% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel , Not available for delivery.

Figeac's maître de chai was rightly delighted with his 2005, which he considers to be better than 2000. It reminds him of the 1982 for complexity but he says there is more structure in 2005.  Sweet plum, mulberry, blackberry and pepper abound on the nose, while the structured fruit-packed palate is very stylish with hints of rich fruitcake. The tannins are very fine bit they really hit you at the finish before the ripe fruit washes back over you. This magnificent St Emilion is masculine and powerful but the finesse of great Claret is all there within a framework of poise and precision. Another excellent Figeac.

Drink: 2015 -2040 .
BBR Score: 18/20.
Parker Score: 90 /100.
2005
Red, en-primeur
Ch. Figeac, St. Emilion
France  »  Bordeaux  »  St-Émilion
Limited Stock
Only available in cases of 3. 		300cl £ 325.00
$ 648.93
(In Bond)
No more stock available
3 x £ 325.00
0 in basket
Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, 12.5% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel , Not available for delivery.

Figeac's maître de chai was rightly delighted with his 2005, which he considers to be better than 2000. It reminds him of the 1982 for complexity but he says there is more structure in 2005.  Sweet plum, mulberry, blackberry and pepper abound on the nose, while the structured fruit-packed palate is very stylish with hints of rich fruitcake. The tannins are very fine bit they really hit you at the finish before the ripe fruit washes back over you. This magnificent St Emilion is masculine and powerful but the finesse of great Claret is all there within a framework of poise and precision. Another excellent Figeac. Drink 2015-2040.
BBR Score 18/20. Parker Score: 91-94.
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