2016 Château Figeac, St Emilion
2016 Château Figeac, St Emilion
Ref: BORD1670
Wine has been made at Figeac since Roman times, when the estate was founded by a man named Figeacus. The chateau one can see today was built in 1780 at a time when the vineyard occupied 200 hectares of the surrounding land. Since that time, various parts of the vineyard have been sold off (not least to neighbouring Cheval Blanc), which explains why there are so many properties in St Emilion with the word Figeac in their title. In 1947 Figeac's business was taken over by Thierry Manoncourt, it having belonged to his grandmother so some time before that. The first temperature controlled stainless steel vats were installed here in 1971, the first of any Right Bank estates. Manoncourt died in 2010 and in 2012 Michel Rolland was brought in as consultant, which has resulted in a surge in quality here.
*N.B. This wine is sold lying in bond in Octavian. Redistribution charges are the responsibility of the purchaser*
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Case of 6 Magnums price shown is under bond
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£3,210.00
duty paid price: £3,890.45
Broking Stock
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To Arrive
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Wine Details
Wine Details
Appellation: St Emilion
Old/New World: Old World
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Colour: Red
Style: Still
% ABV: 14%
Drink Dates: 2025-2055
Maturity: 
Sweetness: 1
Grape Variety: Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
"Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose is a little broody and reticent at this very youthful stage, slowly unfolding to reveal profound plum preserves, crème de cassis, black raspberries and star anise with hints of moss-covered bark, truffles and tilled loam plus a waft of red currants and raspberry leaves sparks. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is practically quivering with energy, offering glimpses at tightly wound black fruit and mineral/ferrous layers, framed by very firm, ripe tannins and wonderful tension, finishing long with the spices coming through. This will need a good 7-8 years to come round and then should cellar for 40+ years. Very serious, beautifully poised and sophisticated personality this vintage." Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Sweetness Explained
Sweetness Explained
Sweetness
All our wines are given a Sweetness Indicator from 1 to 5, with 1 being the driest and 5 being the sweetest.
This can be found for every wine under the Wine Details tab.
Most red wines are dry and therefore are indicated with a 1. The sweetness becomes more relevant with white wines, sparkling wines and pudding/dessert wines such as Sauternes and Tokaji.
Location Explained
Location Explained
Location
AVAILABLE: Currently lying in our storage at London City Bond Dinton Woods
The wine can be dispatched immediately.
TO ARRIVE: Currently lying abroad or in transit
When the wine arrives in the UK, we will contact you to confirm that it has been dispatched in accordance with your instructions. If the arrival date is important to you, please do contact us for further information.
Pricing Information
Pricing Information
Pricing
UNDER BOND PRICES: Exclusive of UK Duty & VAT
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Duty and VAT must be paid before delivery to a UK address can take place.
DUTY PAID PRICES: Inclusive of UK Duty & VAT
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Additional Information
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