2021 Château Figeac, St Emilion, Bordeaux
- Red
- Dry
- Full Bodied
- James Lawther MW
- 17+/20
- James Suckling
- 94-95/100
- William Kelley
- 94-97/100
- Neal Martin
- 95-97/100
- Jane Anson MW
- 97/100
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Description
Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Cabernet Franc 31%, Merlot 29%
Figeac’s impressive new cellar will certainly have added to the precision of this year’s wine, but it’s the vibrant and electric quality of the Cabernets (Sauvignon and Franc) that defines it. This is the highest proportion of Cabernets (71% combined) in Figeac’s history. Harvest lasted late into October, finishing on the 19th. This aristocratic wine recalls vintages from another era when, perhaps more by luck than judgement, Figeac’s terroir produced wines of ethereal beauty. It is one of the great successes of 2021, a wine both compelling and thoughtful. Drink 2028-2050.
Our score: 18.5/20
Berry Bros. & Rudd, April 2022
Critics reviews
Berry fruit with just a hint of oak. Sappy with plenty of freshness and drive. Velvety attack then a firm tannic structure all the way through. Just a hint of grainy tannin on the finish. Long. Typically Figeac in style.
Drink 2028 - 2046
A red with lots of dark-fruit, graphite and tar aromas and flavors. It’s medium-bodied and very integrated with firm, polished tannins and a long finish. Racy and compact. Silky texture.
One of the highlights of the vintage on the Right Bank, the 2021 Figeac is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc and 29% Merlot, and the fruit of a harvest that lasted a full month, from September 21 to October 19, with each parcel picked at optimal maturity. Offering up aromas of blackberries, cassis, rose petals, violets, cigar wrapper and sweet soil tones, it's medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless, its velvety attack segueing into a deep, layered core of beautifully vibrant fruit, concluding with a long, saline finish. The first vintage vinified in Figeac's new winery, it's a resounding success for administrator Frédéric Faye and his team.
The 2021 Figeac was picked from September 21 until October 19 and matured, as usual, in 100% new oak. It has a very pure, elegant bouquet, the Cabernet Sauvignon imparting subtle pencil lead notes, blackberry and briar, almost understated at first but gaining vigor with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity and just the right amount of sapidity. There is unerring symmetry about this Figeac, which is extremely focused yet unconcerned about showing off. There is lovely piquancy on the finish. Unequivocally one of the finest Right Bank wines in 2021. Frédéric Faye continues to guide Figeac to the pinnacle of the appellation.
Drink 2027 - 2060
Lovely aromatics right off the bat, good spice, white peppers, touches of savoury cassis. This 71% mix of the two Cabernets is the highest ever at Figeac, and you feel it in this savoury, rosebud, leafy character to the palate, brilliantly handled and one of the wines of the vintage. This delivers careful balance, sculpted fruits, with a juicy finish. 100% new oak. Romain Jean-Pierre technical director. 38hl/h yield, harvest September 21 to October 19 with a three week gap between Merlot and Cabernet). 3.65ph. First vintage with the new cellar. 70% production into Figeac, 8% press wine. Tasted twice, excellent quality.
Drink 2028 - 2044
About this wine
Château Figeac
Saint-Emilion
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