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Vintage | Wine 1924 |
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.
Armagnac
Sauternes
GELAS ET FILS Vieil Armagnac 1924
Armagnac
Tasted from magnum. Improved after 30 or 40 minutes in the glass. Still quite big and powerful, with intriguing aromas of Brie cheese, tobacco and leaves. Medium-bodied, with ripe fruit flavors and a velvety mouthfeel.