Chateau Figeac - Saint Emilion

Lisa Perrotti Brown 30. November 2018

The 2016 Figeac is comprised of 38% Cabernet Sauvignon. 36% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored. the nose is a little broody and reticent at this very youthful stage. slowly unfolding to reveal profound plum preserves. crème de cassis. black raspberries and star anise with hints of moss-covered bark. truffles and tilled loam plus a waft of red currants and raspberry leaves sparks. Medium to full-bodied. the palate is practically quivering with energy. offering glimpses at tightly wound black fruit and mineral/ferrous layers. framed by very firm. ripe tannins and wonderful tension. finishing long with the spices coming through. This will need a good 7-8 years to come round and then should cellar for 40+ years. Very serious. beautifully poised and sophisticated personality this vintage.

“There was a little more water stress in 2016 than in 2018.” Frédéric Faye mentioned. “The cooler nights here helped us to avoid too much water stress this year. We are not de-leafing a lot now—just on one side to expose the grapes to the morning sun. but we do not de-leaf on the afternoon sun side. where it can get very hot.” Figeac continues along its upward trajectory in terms of heights of greatness and consistency. Faye has adeptly managed to maintain the energy in the wines that is a signature of Figeac while revealing more layers. polishing the tannins and. ultimately. offering slightly more muscle to the fruit core. Once his considerable efforts in the vineyards really kick in and the new winery is completed. I am incredibly excited to see what the future holds for this historic. truly special place.
 

Antonio Galloni Januar 2019:

The 2016 Figeac is simply extraordinary. A wine of pure energy and vitality. the 2016 pulses with a real sense of drive. Lavender. mint. crème de cassis and cedar start to develop in the glass. but what is most remarkable about the 2016 is its total sense of harmony. There is natural tension. a sort of push and pull. between the wine's intense fruit and structural underpinnings that makes the 2016 a marvel to taste and contemplate. It was positively stunning in two separate tastings. Technical Director Frédéric Faye and his team made an epic Figeac in 2016.
 

Verkostungsbericht vom 03. Februar 2019:

This is a very linear and driven Figeac with smooth and fine tannins. Full-bodied. yet compact and reserved. Blackberry. chocolate and hazelnut flavors. Direct and structured. A blend of 38 per cent cabernet sauvignon. 36 per cent merlot. and 26 per cent cabernet franc. Better after 2024.
 

James Suckling bewertet den Petit Figeac am 02.02.2018 wie folgt:

This is very perfumed and beautiful with sandalwood. dark berries and light nutmeg aromas. Full-bodied. yet refined and very balanced with berry and hazelnut undertones. Focused and bright. Drink in 2020.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Petit Figeac 2015 am 21.02.2018 wie folgt: 

Composed of 32% Merlot. 48% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc. the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Petit Figeac reveals notes of warm cherries. red currant jelly. aniseed and forest floor with touches of wild blueberries and blackberries. Medium-bodied. very finely crafted. elegant and refreshing. it fills the mouth with open-knit red and black fruits. finishing with a velvety texture paving the way.
 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Figeac 2017 Saint Emilion im Dezember 2019:

Blackberries and violets with lots of perfume. Some roses. too. Full body. Very structured for this vintage with tight. lightly chewy tannins and a long. long finish. Creamy texture. Excellent density in the center palate. Try after 2023.



ABVERKAUFT.

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Figeac 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:
This shows wonderful precision and focus with dark-berry. tobacco. and blueberry character. Full-bodied. tight and vivid. Solid and structured. Really powerful for Figeac. The real new style here of Figeac that harkens back to the great wines of the 1950s and 1940s. This year. equal parts of merlot. cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc.

 

  James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Figeac 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:
This is pretty gorgeous. with velvety texture that lets nearly exotic cassis. plum and blackberry fruit reduction flavors roll through. Has a beautiful bass line of warm earth and smoldering tobacco notes all while keeping its sensational mouthfeel. The encore on the finish makes you realize this is the serious gourmet stuff. One of the highlights of the vintage.

 

  Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Figeac 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

The 2018 Figeac is composed of 37% Merlot. 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc. harvested September 17 to October 12 with a 3.7 pH and 14% alcohol. Deep purple-black in color. it charges out of the gate with vivacious black and red cherries. cassis. warm plums and wild blueberries scents plus fragrant hints of violets. star anise. tilled soil and forest floor with wafts of Ceylon tea and chocolate box. Full-bodied and jam-packed with energetic. crunchy black and blue fruits. it has a rock-solid. firm. grainy frame and loads of bright. refreshing sparks lifting the dense layers on the very long. savory finish. Wow—the Cabernet really makes itself known this vintage. and it is good. The signature of this wine is so clear. so defined. that this is a Bordeaux wine without peers. In my view. this is the finest Figeac ever produced.

 

  Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Figeac 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:
The 2018 Figeac is simply magnificent. A regal. soaring wine with tremendous vertical lift and nuance. the 2018 is marvelously complete from the very first taste. All the elements fall into place effortlessly. Medium in body and refined. the 2018 is vibrant. with fine tannins and. frankly. quite a bit more freshness than I expected to see given the very dry. sunny summer. Rose petal. mint. lavender and spice add nuance to a core of red/purplish fruit. Harvest started on September 17 and finished on October 12. Yields were 39 hectoliters per hectare. just shy of the historical average of 42/32. While mildew pressure was an issue. it was the dry October winds and their dehydrating effect on the last Cabernets that impacted yields most. Like so many of his colleagues. Technical Director Frederic Faye and his team opted for gentler vinifications with no SO2 at crush. lower temperatures in fermentation and smaller pumpovers. The 2018 Figeac is brilliant. That's all there is to it. The blend is 38% Cabernet Sauvignon. 36% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc. Tasted three times. und vergibt ihm 96-99 Punkte.
 

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Figeac 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:
Cuvee: 37 Merlot / 33Cabernet Sauvignon / 30Cabernet Franc Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 17. September und 12. October Alkoholgehalt: 14.00 Vol.% Dichter und kompakter Kern. die Nase zeigt noch nicht so viel. aber die Aromen sind sicherlich da und springen nur nicht aus dem Glas. Im Mund ist der Wein sehr einnehmend. die Tannine haben eine tolle Reife. Der Wein ist ungemein komplex. und vergibt ihm 97-100 Punkte.
 
 

MAGNUM in 1er Holzkiste
noch 3 Magnum verfügbar / Stand 27.06.2021

Lisa Perrotti Brown 30. November 2018

The 2016 Figeac is comprised of 38% Cabernet Sauvignon. 36% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored. the nose is a little broody and reticent at this very youthful stage. slowly unfolding to reveal profound plum preserves. crème de cassis. black raspberries and star anise with hints of moss-covered bark. truffles and tilled loam plus a waft of red currants and raspberry leaves sparks. Medium to full-bodied. the palate is practically quivering with energy. offering glimpses at tightly wound black fruit and mineral/ferrous layers. framed by very firm. ripe tannins and wonderful tension. finishing long with the spices coming through. This will need a good 7-8 years to come round and then should cellar for 40+ years. Very serious. beautifully poised and sophisticated personality this vintage.

“There was a little more water stress in 2016 than in 2018.” Frédéric Faye mentioned. “The cooler nights here helped us to avoid too much water stress this year. We are not de-leafing a lot now—just on one side to expose the grapes to the morning sun. but we do not de-leaf on the afternoon sun side. where it can get very hot.” Figeac continues along its upward trajectory in terms of heights of greatness and consistency. Faye has adeptly managed to maintain the energy in the wines that is a signature of Figeac while revealing more layers. polishing the tannins and. ultimately. offering slightly more muscle to the fruit core. Once his considerable efforts in the vineyards really kick in and the new winery is completed. I am incredibly excited to see what the future holds for this historic. truly special place.

Antonio Galloni Januar 2019:

The 2016 Figeac is simply extraordinary. A wine of pure energy and vitality. the 2016 pulses with a real sense of drive. Lavender. mint. crème de cassis and cedar start to develop in the glass. but what is most remarkable about the 2016 is its total sense of harmony. There is natural tension. a sort of push and pull. between the wine's intense fruit and structural underpinnings that makes the 2016 a marvel to taste and contemplate. It was positively stunning in two separate tastings. Technical Director Frédéric Faye and his team made an epic Figeac in 2016.
 

Verkostungsbericht vom 03. Februar 2019:

This is a very linear and driven Figeac with smooth and fine tannins. Full-bodied. yet compact and reserved. Blackberry. chocolate and hazelnut flavors. Direct and structured. A blend of 38 per cent cabernet sauvignon. 36 per cent merlot. and 26 per cent cabernet franc. Better after 2024.
 

Doppel-MAGNUM in 1er Holzkiste
noch 1 Magnum verfügbar / Stand 27.06.2021

Lisa Perrotti Brown 30. November 2018

The 2016 Figeac is comprised of 38% Cabernet Sauvignon. 36% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored. the nose is a little broody and reticent at this very youthful stage. slowly unfolding to reveal profound plum preserves. crème de cassis. black raspberries and star anise with hints of moss-covered bark. truffles and tilled loam plus a waft of red currants and raspberry leaves sparks. Medium to full-bodied. the palate is practically quivering with energy. offering glimpses at tightly wound black fruit and mineral/ferrous layers. framed by very firm. ripe tannins and wonderful tension. finishing long with the spices coming through. This will need a good 7-8 years to come round and then should cellar for 40+ years. Very serious. beautifully poised and sophisticated personality this vintage.

“There was a little more water stress in 2016 than in 2018.” Frédéric Faye mentioned. “The cooler nights here helped us to avoid too much water stress this year. We are not de-leafing a lot now—just on one side to expose the grapes to the morning sun. but we do not de-leaf on the afternoon sun side. where it can get very hot.” Figeac continues along its upward trajectory in terms of heights of greatness and consistency. Faye has adeptly managed to maintain the energy in the wines that is a signature of Figeac while revealing more layers. polishing the tannins and. ultimately. offering slightly more muscle to the fruit core. Once his considerable efforts in the vineyards really kick in and the new winery is completed. I am incredibly excited to see what the future holds for this historic. truly special place.

Antonio Galloni Januar 2019:

The 2016 Figeac is simply extraordinary. A wine of pure energy and vitality. the 2016 pulses with a real sense of drive. Lavender. mint. crème de cassis and cedar start to develop in the glass. but what is most remarkable about the 2016 is its total sense of harmony. There is natural tension. a sort of push and pull. between the wine's intense fruit and structural underpinnings that makes the 2016 a marvel to taste and contemplate. It was positively stunning in two separate tastings. Technical Director Frédéric Faye and his team made an epic Figeac in 2016.
 

Verkostungsbericht vom 03. Februar 2019:

This is a very linear and driven Figeac with smooth and fine tannins. Full-bodied. yet compact and reserved. Blackberry. chocolate and hazelnut flavors. Direct and structured. A blend of 38 per cent cabernet sauvignon. 36 per cent merlot. and 26 per cent cabernet franc. Better after 2024.