2009 Ch. Figeac, St. Emilion

‘Fabulous!’ was our initial reaction to the 2009 Ch. Figeac, and the more we continued to taste it, the more this impression intensified. After a morning of tasting high-alcohol, turbo-charged Merlots, it was pure relief to be firmly on Cabernet-dominant territory. The freshness afforded by the Cabernets in 2009 was clear to see; the luscious, crunchy blackcurrant fruit of the Cabernet Sauvignon (33%) allied harmoniously with the perfume, minerality and elegance of the Cabernet Franc (33%). The remaining proportion of Merlot was just enough to add a juicy plumpness to the wine. All in all, this is a perfect blend; one of our top wines of the vintage.

Figeac to a T. 2013 long, fresh and distinctly Médocain in style. Fragrant, cassis-dark fruit aroma and flavour. Pure and exact, no false notes.
(Steven Spurrier - Decanter - April 2010)

Paler than most. Luscious, opulent nose – very come-hither. Cool and fresh. Complete. Still a bit simple but there are no excesses here. Just slightly timid on the palate. Real juice though – not exaggerated. Sweet and juicy and friendly even if not the most dramatic. Dry end. Will get there. As discreet and distinctive as usual.
(Jancis Robinson MW - jancisrobinson.com - April 2010)

Really fabulous on the nose, with sweet milk chocolate, flowers, currant and plum. Full-bodied, with incredible length. The tannins are so silky, but they are warm and cuddly. You just want to hug it. Powerful but so attractive...
(James Suckling - Wine Spectator - Apr 2010)