Chateau Figeac

Chateau Figeac is a large 40–ha property at the Pomerol end of St. Emilion, just across the road from Cehval Blanc. As with Chateau Cheval Blanc, La Dominique and the Corbin properties, there is a significant continuation of the Pomerol gravel plateau. Vintages like the 1982, 1990, and the 1998 prove that Figeac’s potential is magnificent; the fact that it is planted with 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc compared with just 30% Merlot never makes it wholly typical St. Emilion or Pomerol, however. Consistency is a problem here, and barrell samples from Figeac are harder than most to judge, but at its best these are masterful wines.

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