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• TomC1369 wrote: 90 points

  February 26, 2023 - Held from release in a cold cellar in Normandy by the father of the person who brought it. ‘74 was the only Bordeaux vintage between ‘61 and ‘21 that I had never been served and I wasn’t expecting much. But it had a perfect level and the cork came out intact.
  Fully tertiary (bordering on quaternary) but with decent colour and fruit. A hint of burning tar on opening but dissipated 4 hours after opening. Tobacco and blueberries. Minimal tannin but great balance. Very enjoyable with cote de bouef. And a delightful surprise.

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• coremill wrote: 87 points

  January 1, 2012 - New Years Eve: Quirky Sparklers and Two Reds: Lovely old-Bordeaux nose with woodsy tobacco elements in front of red fruit. But in the mouth this hardly tastes like anything, and a bit of tannin dries out whatever flavor there is. Interestingly, the dregs of the bottle tasted the next day showed more fruit.

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• Xavier Auerbach wrote: 88 points

  April 18, 1995 - Christie's Pre-Sale Tasting (Amsterdam): Showing remarkably well; supple, rounded and creamy, light but well-balanced.

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• Zweder wrote: 91 points

  October 21, 1986 - An impressive wine! Certainly considering the vintage. Expressive and complex bouquet with beautiful cedar. Full bodied, powerful and creamy. There still is enough soft tannin for cellaring several years.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1974
• Type Red
• Producer Château Figeac
• Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Bordeaux
• SubRegion Libournais
• Appellation St. Émilion Grand Cru

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• In Cellars 44 (85%)
• Consumed 8 (15%)

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