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2019 Chateau Figeac, St Emilion, Bordeaux
HoldWell stockedLisa Perrotti-Brown MW 100/100
Ch. Figeac is one of the most ancient vineyards in Bordeaux, dating back to the second century AD. 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. Located close to Pomerol and next to Ch. Cheval Blanc, the 42 hectare vineyard has a high gravel content in the soil which suits its Cabernet-dominated blend and sets this Château apart from other St Emilion estates. Owned by the Manoncourt family since the early 1880s, the property was promoted to 1er
Colour / grapeRed · Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
RegionBordeaux, France
Drink window2029–2050
2026Hold2050
Best withBeef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison), Poultry
Critics
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
100/100
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Jancis Robinson MW
18+/20
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Andy Howard MW
97/100
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William Kelley
97/100
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Jane Anson MW
98/100
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Jeb Dunnuck
98/100
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Neal Martin
98/100
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James Suckling
98/100
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Antonio Galloni
99/100
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Vivino community
4.1/5
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Wine-Searcher aggregate (16 critics)
97/100
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