2005 Chateau Figeac
WINE AT A GLANCE
Red Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot
13.5% ABV
Vibrant and Intense
France, Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion
ABOUT THE WINE
An ancient vineyard, named after its Gallo-Roman owners, the Figeacus family, the Figeac estate has been continually occupied and farmed for at least two thousand years. The terroir is very special indeed , a large part of the original 200-hectare estate was sold off during the 18th Century to the Ducasse family to become Chateau Cheval Blanc, and other sections contribute to some of the finest estates in the appellation. The 42-hectare vineyard that remains contains vines over 100 years of age, with an unusually high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon planted.
TASTING NOTES
A sullen, brooding wine on first approach; tannins are copious, yet perfectly ripe, and given time the wine opens out into a majestic, harmonious package, lifted by fresh acidity amidst the multitude of scents and flavours of black fruit, leather, dried spice and liquorice which swirl and ascend on the palate.
FOOD PAIRING
Grilled and roast lamb with garlic and rosemary.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
The finest Figeac since 1990, with exceptional potential in the longer term.
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