Château La Tour Figeac Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)

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Château La Tour Figeac

Château La Tour Figeac Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)

Name: Château La Tour Figeac Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)
Brand: Château La Tour Figeac
Price: 46.99 USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

France, Bordeaux

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.1

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Château La Tour Figeac is a renowned producer of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé) wines. The vineyard is located in the heart of the Saint-Émilion appellation and benefits from a unique terroir, with clay-limestone soils and a south-facing exposure. The winemaking process is carefully crafted to preserve the purity and elegance of the fruit, with a focus on traditional techniques such as hand-harvesting and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a beautiful expression of the Saint-Émilion terroir, with a rich and complex bouquet of dark fruit, spices, and earthy notes. The wine is known for its balance, finesse, and long aging potential, making it a true gem of the Bordeaux region.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This well-crafted Château La Tour Figeac Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé) is a complex and intense wine with a deep garnet color.On the nose, aromas of cassis, blackberry, and cranberry are complemented by subtle notes of tobacco, licorice, and cocoa. On the palate, the wine is rich and velvety, with ripe tannins and a long, flavorful finish. This is a great example of a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, with a balance of power and finesse.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

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Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (3)

Merlot

Cabernet Franc

ORIGINS

Winery: Château La Tour Figeac

Region: Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition. The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

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