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Chateau Figeac 1998 - RP 90pts - NM 90pts - JR 16pts, 1998

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As befitting a wine with considerable Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in the blend, this is a stylish, mid-weight effort with an opulent, complex bouquet of licorice, Asian spices, tobacco and fruitcake. Obvious black currants, smoke, vanilla, and new saddle leather are prominent in the wine's beautifully knit flavors. This opulent, rich, concentrated, layered, pure, complex 1998 reveals low acidity as well as ripe tannin, suggesting it will be impossible to resist young. Anticipated maturity: now-2016. Last tasted, 3/02.
Score: 90 Robert Parker, December 2003

Tasted at the Château Figeac vertical at the property from magnum, the 1998 Château Figeac is one of the best wines from this era, one where I feel that this Saint Emilion lost its way a little. It has a conservative nose, at least for the habitually opulent Right Banks in this vintage, with meaty, dried blood aromas infusing the rustic red berry fruit, later developing light ferrous/copper piping scents. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine line of acidity. The tannins are now softened with age and there is a tang of orange zest interlacing the red berry fruit on the finish. Slightly grainy in texture, it does not offer the opulence of other Right Bank Saint Emilions, though it is keeping with the Figeac style. I would start opening bottles now, however this 1998 will keep giving pleasure for another two decades.
Score: 90 Neal Martin, August 2016

Mid crimson with development. Really fully evolved nose – lots of meat and blood. Very slightly sweaty note but lots of energetic fruit. Slight streak of rusty nails on the finish.
Score: 16 Jancis Robinson MW, March 2006
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Chateau Figeac 1998 - RP 90pts - NM 90pts - JR 16pts

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France, Alsace, Barossa Valley

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As befitting a wine with considerable Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in the blend, this is a stylish, mid-weight effort with an opulent, complex bouquet of licorice, Asian spices, tobacco and fruitcake. Obvious black currants, smoke, vanilla, and new saddle leather are prominent in the wine's beautifully knit flavors. This opulent, rich, concentrated, layered, pure, complex 1998 reveals low acidity as well as ripe tannin, suggesting it will be impossible to resist young. Anticipated maturity: now-2016. Last tasted, 3/02.
Score: 90 Robert Parker, December 2003

Tasted at the Château Figeac vertical at the property from magnum, the 1998 Château Figeac is one of the best wines from this era, one where I feel that this Saint Emilion lost its way a little. It has a conservative nose, at least for the habitually opulent Right Banks in this vintage, with meaty, dried blood aromas infusing the rustic red berry fruit, later developing light ferrous/copper piping scents. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine line of acidity. The tannins are now softened with age and there is a tang of orange zest interlacing the red berry fruit on the finish. Slightly grainy in texture, it does not offer the opulence of other Right Bank Saint Emilions, though it is keeping with the Figeac style. I would start opening bottles now, however this 1998 will keep giving pleasure for another two decades.
Score: 90 Neal Martin, August 2016

Mid crimson with development. Really fully evolved nose – lots of meat and blood. Very slightly sweaty note but lots of energetic fruit. Slight streak of rusty nails on the finish.
Score: 16 Jancis Robinson MW, March 2006
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Item ID:

215083

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Chateau Figeac 1998 - RP 90pts - NM 90pts - JR 16pts

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1 bottles, 75cl each

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Duty Paid

Wine Type:

Red

Country / Region:

France, Alsace, Barossa Valley

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Into Neck (IN)

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