Chateau Figeac, Saint- Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classe 2009 Quercus citrus freshness

citrus freshness

prunes and dates

tobacco and even a hint of coffee to give depth to the juicy fruit

A sherry-like wine

Thirty percent spent six months in new French oak barriques resulting in a powerfully structured wine

Chateau Figeac, Saint- Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classe 2009 Quercus citrus freshnessDeep coloured, almost opaque in the glass, the Chateau Figeac, Saint Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classe 2009 has a savoury entry with some stony minerality and a waft of smoke. Subsequently there are dark berries, blackcurrant leas, plum and a pinch of black pepper. The developed tannins are fine grained but still provide good structure; the finish is long, focused and streamlined. Equal proportions of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon provide