Chateau Figeac Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2005 750ml

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Chateau Figeac Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2005 750ml

Name: Chateau Figeac Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2005 750ml
Brand: Chateau Figeac
SKU: 721168
Price: 454.68 USD
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Rating: 94.5 (6 reviews)

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$454.68/bottle

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JD 96pts

WS 95pts

JS 95pts

DC 95pts

WE 93pts

WNS 93pts

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The 2005 Château Figeac checks in as 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Merlot, raised all in new barrels. Still a youthful ruby/purple hue, with a killer nose of ripe blackcurrants, chocolate, roasted tobacco, and lead pencil, this certainly earns its reputation for being the Médoc on the Right Bank with its powerful, Cabernet-driven style. It’s rich, full-bodied, opulent, and incredibly sexy on the palate, with velvety tannins and a great finish. It’s a beautiful Figeac that benefits from air and has another 15+ years of prime drinking.

Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint Emilion

Size: 750ml
Color: Red

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Winery

Chateau Figeac

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Varietal

Red Bordeaux

There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act â€“ the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.

Country

France

France, often regarded as the heart of the wine world, boasts a rich history, diverse terroirs, and a captivating variety of grape varietals. From the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux to the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, France offers a wine lover’s dream journey. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast looking […]

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Region

Bordeaux

Bordeaux: The Pinnacle of Terroir Expression In the illustrious realm of wine, Bordeaux stands as a beacon of excellence, where history, tradition, and terroir converge to create some of the world’s most iconic wines. Bordeaux’s rich mosaic of vineyards is characterized by the left bank, right bank, and the sweet symphony of Sauternes. Each of […]

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Appellation

Saint Emilion

The beautiful sub-region of Saint Emilion in France's legendary Bordeaux region is regarded as the home of many of the world's finest red wines. The blending techniques employed in Saint Emilion have been passed down for generations, and aim to express the very finest flavors of the grape varietals used, most commonly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The climatic conditions in Saint Emilion are perfect for growing many of the Bordeaux grapes, and high yields of exceptional quality are commonplace. Fed by the mighty Gironde river and benefiting from superb clay and gravel based soils, Saint Emilion produces millions of bottles of high quality blended and unblended red wines each year, and continues to be a firm favorite of wine experts and the general public alike.

Ratings & Reviews

JD 96pts

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2005 Château Figeac checks in as 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Merlot, raised all in new barrels. Still a youthful ruby/purple hue, with a killer nose of ripe blackcurrants, chocolate, roasted tobacco, and lead pencil, this certainly earns its reputation for being the Médoc on the Right Bank with its powerful, Cabernet-driven style. It's rich, full-bodied, opulent, and incredibly sexy on the palate, with velvety tannins and a great finish. It’s a beautiful Figeac that benefits from air and has another 15+ years of prime drinking.

WS 95pts

Wine Spectator

This is plush and warm in feel, with lots of currant and fig preserve flavors rolling through, inlaid with tobacco, warm stone and bittersweet cocoa notes. Shows a hefty dose of roasted alder on the finish, but in general this has been absorbed, making this a step ahead in terms of evolution, but there's no rush, as a racy iron streak is just starting to show up.—Blind '01/'03/'05 Bordeaux retrospective (December 2017). Drink now through 2035. 8,333 cases made.

JS 95pts

James Suckling

Interesting aromas of cedar, tobacco, dark fruits, cinnamon, and cigar box. Full and solid, with chewy tannins. A very direct, straight, and pure wine with lovely freshness. This is starting to close, give this some time.

DC 95pts

Decanter

This is a Figeac of rather brooding, earthy character that opens up with aeration to reveal its notes of cherry, tobacco, leather and then graphite and cedar on the finish. On the palate, this 2005 is a bit upright with tannins that are bit stricter than those of the 2006, but the two wines share an underlying delicacy. This one is a lovely wine ready to be enjoyed now and over the next ten years.

WE 93pts

Wine Enthusiast

The predominance of Cabernet Sauvignon in Figeac has won out in 2005. It shows in the delicious black currant fruits and very fresh, vibrant acidity. The tannins, curiously, are less apparent—maybe all that fruit overwhelms them. Only on the finish is there some austerity and firmness.

WNS 93pts

Wine & Spirits

A silken, elegant merlot, this has a youthful blue tinge to its color and luscious energy to its plummy fruit. It's bold and powerful, but it doesn't feel pushed. The pinpoint detail of the tannins provides a beautiful richness that expands with air. A touch exotic, that richness brings Kobe beef to mind, a match for this wine when it's had some time to mature.

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