| 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.
Figeac St Emilion Gcc 1993
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