The Wine Library Reviews

Region: Bordeaux, France

Wine: 1990 Ch Figeac, St-Emilion

Colour: Red

Grape: 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc

Intense tobacco smoke, old leather, blackcurrant and plum fruit, herbs, cedar, forest floor and liquorice. Medium body, a fresh acidity, medium + integrated tannin, and a long, complex finish. At it’s peak.

Food Matching: Roast dinner, hearty stews.

Score out of 10: 9

Value for Money: C

Can Age: Drink now and over the next 5 years

Taste: 27/11/2010

Price: £150.00 Fine and Rare