Tag Archives: Chateau Figeac

Another Three Tastings in the Next Room

Posted on May 16, 2025 by thewineraconteur

This last wine tasting was one for the books at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as the selection just kept coming.   When all of the wines are curated by the owner and his staff, there never is a … Continue reading →

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Three from Chateau Figeac

Posted on April 21, 2024 by thewineraconteur

The final notes on a wine tasting at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.   Of the six wines up for tasting, five were from Chateau Figeac.  Chateau Figeac was rated as Premier Grand Cru Classe … Continue reading →

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Three Unique Wines from Bordeaux

Posted on April 18, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I received a text message from my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan inviting me for a special wine tasting.  Sometimes, I have been known to enjoy impromptu wine tastings there as well; and this time … Continue reading →

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“Wears Like a Pig’s Nose”

Posted on August 22, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Isn’t that a great way to advertise a product? Actually it was, at the beginning of the last century. It was the slogan for Finck’s Overalls, which curiously are still in existence, but now known by another label. The Finck … Continue reading →

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