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Vintage | Wine 1988 |
Classification | St Emilion - 1er Grand Cru Classé B |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Saint Emilion |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Château Figeac |
Country | France |
The Château Figeac is a french estate located in Saint Emilion in Gironde. It is a First growth of Saint-Emilion classification. The Château Figeac produces a great wine and a second wine : La Grange Neuve de Figeac. It is one of the most prestigious estate of Saint Emilion appellation and Saint Emilion classification.
The best vintages of Château Figeac are : 1961 vintages wines, the 1982 vintage wines, 1990 grand cru classé and wines of 2000. Then, the vintages of 2005 and wines of 2009 are exceptional.
Champagne
Puligny Montrachet
Pauillac
Saint Emilion
Pomerol
DOMAINE DE LA ROMANEE CONTI 1988
Richebourg
Châteauneuf du Pape
CHÂTEAU BAHANS HAUT BRION 1988
Pessac Leognan
DOMAINE DE LA ROMANEE CONTI 1988
Romanée Saint Vivant
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1988
Pauillac
Many notes. Initially opaque, dumb and concentrated. Later, richly perfumed Cabernet Sauvignon and new oak, pleasing texture noted. More recently, now medium deep but impressive; fruit and charm; sweet, distinctive, a very 'amenable' 88.