This is a wine with distinctive personality, it carries the colour of plum, aromas of chocolate, and ripened fruit, with a lively yet greedy mouthfeel that is captivating. At the Château Figeac-Latour estate in the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, 2 grapes variety could be found, Merlot, king of the Right Bank, and its faithful lieutenant, Cabernet Franc, which makes up around 20% of the cuvée. The average age of the vines is around 30 years, accounting for approximately 5 hectares of land. Located on the clay-limestone plateau that possesses all the renowned appellations of the region. After mechanical harvesting and sortings, the wine then undergoes traditional vinification in a temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, then age further in French oak barrels that uses one-third of new wood.
Origin: Saint Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux
Grape variety: Merlot and Cabernet Franc
Tasting note: Garnet color. Intense red berry and grilled aromas. Mouth with plump fruit, leather, roasted and spices. Rounded tannins and long after taste.
Food pairing: Beef and roasted lamb
Alcohol by Volume: 12.5%
Rating on recent vintage:
RP: 90 | JR:16.5/20 | FS: 89 | WCI: 91
RP – Robert Parker
JR – Jancis Robinson
FS – Falstaff
WCI – Wine Cellar Insider
Prizes and awards :
Silver medal – ViniAsia Wine Awards Seoul 91/100 – James Suckling 90/100 – Tested; Andreas Larsson 1 star – Guide Hachette
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