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Vintage | Wine 1961 |
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.
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High Cabernet Sauvignon content noted in the 1060s, a Burgundy-like opulence in the 1980s. Consistently sweet but now showing some maturity. Lovely bouquet; soft, chunky, good flavour and grip. Will last.