Château FigeacSaint-�milion 2009
Dry, Medium Bodied style of Red Field Blend
Bordeaux, France
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Dry, Medium Bodied style of Red Field BlendBordeaux, FranceChâteau Figeac is a beautiful, fine old property that was once apart of the famed Cheval Blanc estate and just like Cheval, the vineyard soils are two-thirds gravel and the remaining third on sandy soil. Unlike Cheval Blanc though, Château Figeac is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon rather than Cabernet Franc. The 2009 Figeac, like other 2009 Saint-Émilions, is one of the greatest in living memory. With the warmer conditions, the Cabernet Sauvignon component is softened out wonderfully to provide
Château Figeac is a beautiful, fine old property that was once apart of the famed Cheval Blanc estate and just like Cheval, the vineyard soils are two-thirds gravel and the remaining third on sandy soil. Unlike Cheval Blanc though, Château Figeac is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon rather than Cabernet Franc. The 2009 Figeac, like other 2009 Saint-Émilions, is one of the greatest in living memory. With the warmer conditions, the Cabernet Sauvignon component is softened out wonderfully to provide
Medium bodied red wines have a lightly textured mouthfeel with moderate flavour impact. Often medium in colour.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeRed Field Blend
- Size750ML
- RegionBordeaux
- Current Vintage2009
- Standard Drinks8.3
- Alcohol Volume14%
- CountryFrance
- Brand NameChâteau Figeac
- ClosureCork
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyMedium Bodied
Vintage 2009
96 points www.winemag.com
A ripe year like 2009 is kind to the Cabernet Sauvignon of Château Figeac. The wine is perfumed with new wood and sweet fruits, delicious black currant flavors giving both ripeness and freshness. The wine has weight and impressive density. A star of the vintage.
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