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Medium Red | France

L'Esquisse de la Tour Figeac 2018

L'Esquisse de la Tour Figeac 2018

Balanced, finessed

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Varietals: Bordeaux Blend
ABV: 14%
Origin: Bordeaux, France
Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Size: 750ml

Accolades

4.0 rating, Vivino

Taste Notes

Eyes: Ruby with distinct purple hues
Nose: Ripe fruit, balanced, intense, minty freshness
Mouth: Red fruit, touch of oak, supple tannins, fresh acidity

How to Enjoy

Pair with game, grilled red meats, and red meats in sauces.

Serving temperature: Cellar temp. at 13-16°C
Storage: Up to 3-5 days after opening

About this Product

The second label of Saint Emilion Grand Cru Chateau la Tour Figeac, L'Esquisse is biodynamically produced from the estate's 25 year old vineyards.

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About Château La Tour

Until the late 1800s, Chateau La Tour Figeac was an important part of the massive, 200 hectares, St. Emilion estate, Chateau Figeac. For numerous reasons, Figeac divided and sold their land in multiple transactions in the late nineteenth century.

As you can see, they have some well-known neighbors with Chateau Figeac to the south, Chateau Cheval Blanc to the east, and to the north and west, you find the Pomerol appellation just a few rows of vines away. Otto Rettenmaier is in charge of the estate today.

The vineyard of Chateau La Tour Figeac has been 100% biodynamically farmed since 1997.

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About France

French wine is nearly synonymous with fine wine and all things epicurean, France has a culture of wine production and consumption that is deeply rooted in tradition. Many of the world’s most beloved grape varieties originated here, as did the concept of “terroir”—soil type, elevation, slope and mesoclimate combine to produce resulting wines that convey a sense of place.

Accordingly, most French wine is labeled by geographical location, rather than grape variety. So a general understanding of which grapes correspond to which regions can be helpful in navigating all of the types of French wine. Some of the greatest wine regions in the world are here, including Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône and Champagne, but each part of the country has its own specialties and strengths.

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About Bordeaux Blend

One of the world’s most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired red blends, have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World, especially in California, Washington and Australia. Typically based on either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, these are sometimes referred to in the US as “Meritage” blends.

While the region of Bordeaux is limited to a select few approved grape varieties in specified percentages, the New World is free to experiment. Bordeaux Blends in California may include equal amounts of Cabernet Franc and Malbec, for example.

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