Chateau Figeac | Red | 2000 | Bordeaux | Right Bank - Vivino Rating 4.5

Intro: Château Figeac is a wine estate in the Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux. It is the largest estate in Saint-Émilion, with 40 hectares of vineyards. Due to its soil, which is dominated by gravel, it is planted in grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot.

Winery: Château Figeac

Region: Bordeaux | Saint-Émilion (Right Bank)

Grapes: Red Bordeaux Blend

Aging: French Oak Barrels

Tasting Notes: Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 91 Points: “It is some years since I last tasted the 2000 Figeac. There is a valid argument that it is being eclipsed by the 2001, but it is still a fine Saint Emilion. The nose is clean and fresh with strong graphite aromas, very Left Bank in style with black truffle and smoky notes developing. The palate is masculine and rather austere at first, though I notice that it gains fleshiness in the glass.” (NM) Aug 2016

Rating: JS, WS 92, RP 91, ST 91, 4.5 v

ABV: 14%  Decant: 2hrs  Serving temp: 16-18 °C  Pairing: Beef, Lamb, Game (deer Venison) , Poutry