Figeac St Emilion Gcc 1993

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Figeac
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
1993
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) noted a 79/100 and described firm, drying tannins (1997 review). Classified Premier Grand Cru Classé (B historically

Tasting Note
Dark cherry and blackcurrant with cedar, tobacco and green-pepper hints; firm, resolute tannins and an austere, slightly herbaceous finish. Evolving tertiary notes of leather and forest floor with age.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef rib, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roasted pork, Korean BBQ beef (bulgogi), mushroom and soy-based stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; traditional cuvaison with parcel-based fermentation, aged in French oak barrels (majority new in this era) for ~15–18 months.

Vineyard Info
Historic family estate (Manoncourt) on gravelly soils bordering Pomerol; large single-block vineyard planted primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Long-standing Premier Grand Cru Classé estate.