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Figeac 2006

St Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé B

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Tasting Notes

This elegant, precocious, surprisingly soft, up-front-styled St.-Emilion possesses a dark ruby/purple color as well as sweet aromas of menthol, fruitcake, cherries, and black currants. Round and medium-bodied with silky tannins and a sensual, evolved, precocious style, it can be enjoyed over the next 10-14 years.

Score: 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2009-2023 01 February 2009

Blackberry, blueberry and plum aromas, with hints of sweet tobacco. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a mineral, current and licorice aftertaste. A little austere, but structured. Dense. Impressive.

Score: 91

James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2014+ 28 January 2009

Very impressive aromas of blackberry and coffee follow through to medium- to full-bodied palate, with silky tannins and a long finish. This is all in finesse. A tiny bit more on the midpalate would make it 92-94.

Score: 89 - 91

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2007

Tasted twice in Bordeaux with questions marks over the ripeness (83-85) each time but re-tasting back in London, a far superior sample. Muted, perhaps rather disjointed on the nose with a slight savoury edge and a touch of burnt toasty. The palate has a sharp entry but like Pavie Macquin gains in stature with just 2-3 minutes in the glass, revealing a touch of green pepper intertwined with succulent blackberry and boysenberry fruit. Masculine as usual but with no greenness on the finish that marred some of the bottles in Bordeaux. Dry, conservative, tannic finish. I remain optimistic that this Figeac will come round in time. Tasted April 2007.

Score: 90 - 92

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 May 2007

Dark purple. Exotic notes on the nose. Light berries and some health. A little greenness then creeps in and fixes on to the palate with a rather vice-like grip. The disadvantages have been reasonably well disguised but this is making the best of a bad job rather than a work of art.

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2012-2019 18 April 2007

Known as the Medoc of Saint Emilion for its high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon (32%) with the balance equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Dark colour with rich chocolate and curranty Cabernet fruit. In the mouth plenty of weight with a smooth, soft and flowing mouthfeel. Fresh, balanced and well-defined.

Score: 91 - 93

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2007