Château Figeac | Saint-Emilion
Merlot 33 %, Cabernet Franc 28 %, Cabernet Sauvignon 39 %
Figeac is tot het uiterste gegaan in 2024. Ze hebben lang gewacht met oogsten om optimale rijpheid te bekomen en hebben meer dan 20 % van de oogst weggegooid na het sorteren. Deze strenge selectie leverde een prachrtige, klassieke Figeac die ze dan ook nog eens aan een serieus verlaagde prijs hebben aangeboden.
Vinous (A. Galloni) 93-96 P
Silky and aromatic, with velvety tannins, the 2024 Figeac is sublime. Floral and savory aromatics meld into a core of blue/purplish fruit, spice, licorice, lavender and menthol. All the elements are so well balanced. The blend is 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc, with 8% press wines. Not surprisingly, the 2024 is a very Cabernet-driven Figeac. Production is 60,000 bottles, or 50% of normal, because of low yields and further selection in the cellar.
Vinous (Neal Martin) 93-95 P
The 2024 Figeac was picked September 20 to October 5 at 31 hl/ha after sorting, as the natural yield was 36 hl/ha. The château sacrificed 21% of the crop (which I witnessed first-hand when I called in during harvest and toured the reception) and it matured entirely in new oak with 8% vin de presse. That wood is neatly assimilated on the nose with blackberry, raspberry and light pine resin scents, all fashioned with wonderful delineation. Later, a hint of wilted rose petal emerges from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and a keen line of acidity. This is very elegant and classical Figeac in style. There is a little more linearity, but this feels quite effortless overall.
Jeb Dunnuck 95-97, Decanter 95, Jane Anson 95, Vinous (A. Galloni) 93-96, Jamers Suckling 94-95, Robertparker 93-95, The Wine Independent 96-98
Drink 2033-2060