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Figeac 2006
HED50729
75 cl
13.5%
£235.00
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The vineyards of Château Figeac cover an area of approximately 40 hectares and are primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grapes. This unique grape blend sets Château Figeac apart from many other estates in the region, as it has a higher proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc compared to the typical Merlot-dominated Saint-Émilion wines. The 2006 vintage is still drinking well today, and it is sure to continue to improve with age.
93 Jane Anson
Dark ruby in colour, this is a Figeac that captures the 'Left Bank' spirit that you often find in this wine. It majors on Cabernet Sauvinon-led tobacco leaf, cassis and blueberry fruits, with touches of salted caramel on the finish. Good juice on the finish, plenty of structure to the tannins still. 100% new oak for ageing. Harvest September 15 to October 3. 37hl/h yield.Jane Anson13th April 2022
90 Vinous
The 2006 Figeac is a vintage that I have appreciated for some time, though this might be its best showing. Well-defined and vibrant on the nose, it is quite precise with expressive Cabernet Franc, touches of freshly-rolled tobacco and sage infusing the brambly red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, displaying a discrete marine influence. Hints of black olive emerge towards the finish with a touch of pencil box. Maybe it just stumbles in the final furlongs, yet it is a solid Figeac trying its damn best to please, despite its shortcomings. Tasted at the 2006 Bordeaux tasting at the Savoy Hotel, London.Neal Martin1st December 2021
16 Jancis Robinson
Dark purple. Exotic notes on the nose. Light berries and some health. A little greenness then creeps in and fixes on to the palate with a rather vice-like grip. The disadvantages have been reasonably well disguised but this is making the best of a bad job rather than a work of art. (JR)
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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.