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2018 Chateau Figeac, St Emilion, Bordeaux

HoldWell stockedYohan Castaing 100/100

Ch. Figeac is one of the most ancient vineyards in Bordeaux, dating back from the second century. This historic property takes its name from its owner during this period, Figeacus, and is one of the few St Emilion vineyards that has remained continually occupied for the past two thousand years. Owned by the Manoncourt family since the early 1880s, the property was promoted to 1er Grand Cru Classé (B) in 2013 which has ushered in a new era for the property lead by Frederic Faye, Michel Rolland and Jean Valmy Nicolas. The wines have certainly evolved from being very traditional to being more vol

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

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Yohan Castaing 100/100

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Jancis Robinson MW 17/20

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Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW 97+/100

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Neal Martin 97/100

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James Suckling 97/100

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Antonio Galloni 98/100

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Jane Anson MW 98/100

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Jeb Dunnuck 98/100

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Vivino community 4.5/5

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Wine-Searcher aggregate (18 critics) 96/100

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