Chateau La Tour Figeac Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2008
Standard - 75cl
Stock location: United Kingdom
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- Vintage2008
- ColourRed
- ProducerChateau La Tour Figeac
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- Sub RegionSaint-Emilion Grand Cru
- DesignationAOP
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV13.5
- LWIN10155932008
- Avg. Critic Score4★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
A beautiful wine from this biodynamically farmed vineyard (in the late 1800s it was part of the huge Figeac estate), this blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc achieved 13.5% alcohol naturally. The wife of Stephane Derenoncourt, Christine, manages the winery and has produced an outstanding sleeper of the vintage. Sweet raspberry, blueberry, kirsch, licorice, incense and spice aromas soar from the glass of this dark plum/ruby-colored 2008. Lush, round and layered, it can be drunk now and over the next 12-15 years.
- Drinking Window: 2011 - 2026
- Reviewer Name: Robert Parker
- Review Date: May 2011
Good bright medium ruby. Blueberry, violet, spices and a whiff of mocha oak on the nose. Pliant, fine-grained and seamless; not especially large-scaled or plush but very nicely balanced and understated, with ripe acidity giving shape to the dark berry, tobacco and mineral flavors. Finishes with suave tannins and subtle length. I'd wait a few years before pulling the cork.
- Reviewer Name: Stephen Tanzer
- Review Date: July 2011