Le Grange Neuve De Figeac 1997 (Second wine of Chateau Figeac)Chteau Figeac is a highly rated and well regarded wine estate in the Saint milion appellation of Bordeaux, on the so called right bank of the Dordogne river in the northeast of the region. Figeac's eponymous flagship wine (or "grand vin" as is often called) is known for its rich nose, silky texture and elegance, and for its aging potential in better vintages. Figeac was rated as Premier Grand Cru Class (B) in the 1955 Saint milion Classification a

4% Cabernet Franc

limiting temperature fluctuations and allowing the production of balanced wines from vintage to vintage

Pinot Noir (10%)

our Vineyard Manager

was then aged in barrels

tobacco and cranberry tinged finish 90 Points" - 90/100

The vinifications are traditional

Enjoyed with a characterful dish such as a black pudding parmentier or quail stuffed with grapes

000 bottles

The press and fermenting facilities have been entirely redesigned and now cover 2

including those that expanded Cheval Blanc in 1832

the first vineyard we planted on the hillsides