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2018 Chateau Figeac, St Emilion, Bordeaux

HoldWell stockedYohan Castaing 100/100

The 2018 Figeac is composed of 37% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc, with a 3.7 pH and 14% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple in color, it soars out of the glass with opening notes of freshly crushed red and black cherries, mulberries and ripe, juicy plums, followed by hints of violets, damp soil, cedar chest, crushed rocks and pencil shavings. The medium-bodied, elegantly styled palate features bags of freshness and exquisitely ripe, beautifully poised tannins to support the bright, energetic black and red fruit layers, finishing on a lingering fragrant earth note. This is absol

Colour / grapeRed · Merlot / Cabernet Franc
RegionBordeaux, France
Drink window2028–2045
2026Hold2045
Best withBeef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison), Poultry

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