Château Figeac
St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend
Heaven in a bottle. The 1/3 blends of Cab, Can Franc and Merlot arrived at a beautiful juncture of ever evolving tastes and smells. Served with a perfectly grilled porterhouse. The last slurp was just a bowl full of black cherries. #memorymoment
Heaven in a bottle. The 1/3 blends of Cab, Can Franc and Merlot arrived at a beautiful juncture of ever evolving tastes and smells. Served with a perfectly grilled porterhouse. The last slurp was just a bowl full of black cherries. #memorymoment
Sep 13th, 2018An exception for the right bank, Figeac is composed of 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc and only 30% Merlot. My favorite of the right bank flight, and a serious contender for wine of the night! The Figeac was natural, effortless claret that had a lovely herbal bouquet with hints of both olives and chocolate. This had the complexity, but also the drinkability that makes me want to spend more time and drink more of it. It was flawless texturally; layered, medium bodied and fresh and lifted on the back end. Lots of flavor and complexity can be had here without any cost to freshness… But your wallet will feel it! What a bottle!
An exception for the right bank, Figeac is composed of 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc and only 30% Merlot. My favorite of the right bank flight, and a serious contender for wine of the night! The Figeac was natural, effortless claret that had a lovely herbal bouquet with hints of both olives and chocolate. This had the complexity, but also the drinkability that makes me want to spend more time and drink more of it. It was flawless texturally; layered, medium bodied and fresh and lifted on the back end. Lots of flavor and complexity can be had here without any cost to freshness… But your wallet will feel it! What a bottle!
Awesome. Smokey, leathery, complex and deep. Palate is elegant and silky. Such nice balance. Will 15+ more years but def in its window now.
Awesome. Smokey, leathery, complex and deep. Palate is elegant and silky. Such nice balance. Will 15+ more years but def in its window now.
1 person found it helpfulJul 9th, 2017Stuffed full of funk. Briney olives, freshly butchered meat, violets and plum. Palate staining. Bringing it!
Stuffed full of funk. Briney olives, freshly butchered meat, violets and plum. Palate staining. Bringing it!
Dec 31st, 2016Can't imagine a more perfect St Emillion. Embodies nearly everything I want in a big Bordeaux. Still thinking about this wine.
Can't imagine a more perfect St Emillion. Embodies nearly everything I want in a big Bordeaux. Still thinking about this wine.
Nov 24th, 2016No more green meanies. Velvety. Patience rewarded.
No more green meanies. Velvety. Patience rewarded.
Dec 20th, 2015Maybe it's just me, but these 2000s skew so savory and beautiful, another gorgeous gift as I reimmerse myself in classic wine.
Maybe it's just me, but these 2000s skew so savory and beautiful, another gorgeous gift as I reimmerse myself in classic wine.
May 17th, 2015Tobacco but delicate and integrated Very nice wine. Rich tobacco leaf aromas. Very well made wine. Silky and rich. As good as 1990 Beaucastel, as a point of value comparison. Buy
Tobacco but delicate and integrated Very nice wine. Rich tobacco leaf aromas. Very well made wine. Silky and rich. As good as 1990 Beaucastel, as a point of value comparison. Buy
Oct 18th, 2014