2018 Chateau Figeac Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 12x75cl

Chateau Figeac

Case Format: 75cl

Max score: 98

Drink To: 2028-2058

Chateau Figeac is a 40 hectares estate, located in the west of the Saint Emilion appellation. Its identity is defined by the vines used to produce the first wine, indeed, counter to other Saint Emilion producer, Figeac uses more Cabernet Sauvignon / Franc than Merlot. The annual production is around 120 000 bottles.
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CRITIC REVIEWS

98
Antonio Galloni

The 2018 Figeac is a regal, aristocratic Saint-Emilion. Vertical in feel, Figeac possesses stunning energy and vibrancy right out of the gate. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, licorice, rose petal and spice all open with a bit of coaxing. Figeac is a bit restrained today, but it won't be an issue in another few years' time. Figeac is not an obvious wine, but it is superb.

97
Lisa Perrotti-Brown

The 2018 Figeac is composed of 37% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc, with a 3.7 pH and 14% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple in color, it soars out of the glass with opening notes of freshly crushed red and black cherries, mulberries and ripe, juicy plums, followed by hints of violets, damp soil, cedar chest, crushed rocks and pencil shavings. The medium-bodied, elegantly styled palate features bags of freshness and exquisitely ripe, beautifully poised tannins to support the bright, energetic black and red fruit layers, finishing on a lingering fragrant earth note. This is absolutely recognizable as being cut from the same cloth as old-school Figeac, but all the recent vineyard and winemaking improvements have unveiled the beautifully ripe, intense, nuanced potential here. Bravo to managing director/winemaker Frederic Faye and his team! Although there is a lot to love about this wine right now, give it 5-6 years for the oak to fully integrate and the underlying perfume suggestions to emerge, then enjoy over the next 20-25 years or more.

18
JancisRobinson.com

37% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc. Crimson hue. Creamy and opulent with red-berry and vanilla notes to the fore. Some sweetness (it s a solar vintage) but generally harmonious, the tannins firm and precise. Plenty of extract but all tucked up in itself at present. Very long with a slight glow on the finish. Embryonic but the potential is there. (JL)

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY

France

REGION

Bordeaux

SUB REGION

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

VINTAGE

2018

COLOUR

Red

CASE FORMAT

12x75cl

AVAILABILITY

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MAX CRITIC SCORE

98

DRINK TO

2028-2058

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