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Figeac 1996
HED59869
75 cl
13%
£180.00
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Vinous
The 1996 Figeac comes from a very difficult period for the estate and from a vintage that never favoured the Right Bank. Still, in the context of Figeac in the Fifties or now, this is a disappointment, despite Thierry Manoncourt de-selected 50% of the crop. Rather green and mealy on the nose, the aromatics just don"t feel knitted together. The palate is one-dimensional, unusual for Figeac, and very conservative. The greenness around the edges implies that some of the Cabernets just did not reach phenolic ripeness. There would be better to come. Tasted from a bottle at La Trompette in London. Neal Martin1st December 2021
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An Elegant Right Bank Estate
Château Figeac is one of the finest producers in Saint-Émilion and is just one of fourteen properties classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé (B) in 2012, putting it firmly in the highest echelons of the region.
Owned by the Manoncourt family since 1892, the history of this superb estate can be traced back to the Roman era and today spans 40ha. The majority of the grapes produced go into producing the celebrated first wine of the estate, Château Figeac, a classic style of Saint-Émilion with wonderful texture and tannic power. A small amount of the second wine, Le Petit Figeac is also produced.