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CHÂTEAU FIGEAC
Next door to Pomerol, the medieval village of Saint Emilion and its surrounding vineyards hold some of the regions best hidden gems. Up until the early 19th century, 175 acres of this appellation fell under the Figeac manor including the much esteemed Cheval Blanc. Today, though separate estates, the two châteaux share a small gravelly plateau unique within St. Emilion. Remnants of the château's former grandeur lie in the many estates which still use the name Figeac as a modifier in their names. Figeac is distinct in its use of the highest percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon used in an appellation known for Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Perhaps this fact explains the estates excellent record for performance in otherwise lesser vintages.
Château Figeac--Vintage 1961
Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé
Levels: two upper, two upper/mid and three mid shoulder
"...High Cabernet Sauvignon content noted in the 1960s. A Burgundy-like opulence in the 1980s Consistently sweet but now showing some maturity. Lovely bouquet; soft, chunky, good flavour and grip. Last noted at the Aschau tasting, Nov 1994 ***** Will last." MB, Vintage Wine
7 bottles per lot
Next door to Pomerol, the medieval village of Saint Emilion and its surrounding vineyards hold some of the regions best hidden gems. Up until the early 19th century, 175 acres of this appellation fell under the Figeac manor including the much esteemed Cheval Blanc. Today, though separate estates, the two châteaux share a small gravelly plateau unique within St. Emilion. Remnants of the château's former grandeur lie in the many estates which still use the name Figeac as a modifier in their names. Figeac is distinct in its use of the highest percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon used in an appellation known for Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Perhaps this fact explains the estates excellent record for performance in otherwise lesser vintages.
Château Figeac--Vintage 1961
Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé
Levels: two upper, two upper/mid and three mid shoulder
"...High Cabernet Sauvignon content noted in the 1960s. A Burgundy-like opulence in the 1980s Consistently sweet but now showing some maturity. Lovely bouquet; soft, chunky, good flavour and grip. Last noted at the Aschau tasting, Nov 1994 ***** Will last." MB, Vintage Wine
7 bottles per lot