Château Figeac 1982 - Saint-Emilion

Château Figeac 1982 - Saint-Emilion

Presentation of the domain:

Château Figeac is a renowned wine estate located in Saint-Émilion, in Gironde. Founded in 1732, it is one of the oldest estates in the region. The property covers 40 hectares, including 35 hectares of vines. The vineyard is planted on an exceptional terroir, made up of gravel and clay, which gives it great quality and unique character.

It benefits from a gravelly terroir where the other crus of Saint Emilion are located on clay-limestone soils. The dominant Cabernet grape variety is therefore adapted to produce powerful and structured wines in the style of Medoc wines more than in the Saint-Emilion style.

Another particularity is that the aging is systematically 100% in new barrels. Ensuring structure and significant aging potential.

Finally, very precise vinification using avant-garde techniques has enabled Figeac to ensure great regularity in the quality of its productions.

By its regularity, its aging potential and its unique style, Figeac is one of the most sought-after Bordeaux wines by wine lovers.

Tasting notes of Figeac 1982 by R. Parker:

A dense plum/garnet color with a slight brightening at the edge is followed by a sensational Figeac nose of mint, fruitcake, Asian spices, hints of sweet black and red fruits and a smoky component at the back -plan. -plan. Medium to full-bodied with a nice freshness, this 1982 seems to have reached its full maturity" (Tasted in June 2009)

Exceptional provenance: These bottles come from a cellar of a great Swiss enthusiast and collector. We have acquired the complete collection containing more than 200 bottles of mainly French and Italian wines. The bottles were all preserved following their purchase en primeur or shortly after their marketing on site, in a natural cellar buried under a 16th century convent. A damp cellar, which is why some labels are very worn. The levels are generally excellent or perfect and the most "fragile" bottles demonstrate storage in total darkness for more than 30 years!