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Figeac 2010

St Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé B

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Tasting Notes

Tasted at the Château Figeac vertical at the property and then in Bordeaux a year later. The 2010 Figeac was a "problem child" in its youth, very variable and difficult to pin down, vexing on occasion. Now with a couple of years in bottle, it is really beginning to show what it can do and it far surpassed my expectations. Certainly, it is more withdrawn on the nose compared to the more generous 2009 Figeac. The aromatics are holding everything back. Then, with continued aeration it reveals a subtle marine influence—seaweed and sea spray scents, estuary mudflats. The palate is medium-bodied with moderate depth, but what really distinguishes this wine are the fineness of the tannin, the symmetry of the structure and freshness on the finish, facets hitherto kept secret. As such, it surpasses the 2009, the weightless but intense finish beckoning you to take another sip. The aromatics need to up their game and match what's evolving on the palate—if they do, this will be a very serious Figeac. Tasted July 2016.

Score: 95

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2020-2045 31 August 2016

The Figeac ’10 has a tightly coiled nose with good definition: dark berried fruit, earthy, sandalwood and smoke, though it would benefit from more vigour. The palate is medium-bodied with dry tannins on the entry, good grip but is missing some fruité in the mid-palate with a dry, slightly astringent finish. Not the fireworks of the 2009s but then again, Figeac always is a problem child in its youth. Tasted April 2011.

Score: -

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 27 April 2011

This is phenomenal on the nose with blackberries, fresh cep mushrooms, forest fruit, and earth. Turns to hazelnuts and dark berries. Subtle. Breathtaking. It's full-bodied on the palate, with superb tannins that last for minutes. The flavor is subtle yet incredible. Love the texture. It is the same wonderful quality level as 2009. This is so fabulous to taste now, but so much better in 2018.

Score: 98

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2018+ 04 February 2013

High-toned nose of minty cedariness, very herbal and distinctive. Medium weight of lovely ripe fruit, close-knit and still very backward, with a tight, long, long finish. Fantastic potential.

Score: 94 - 97

Albany Vintners, - 29 April 2011

Very dark crimson. Medium concentration. High-toned minerality on the nose. Lots of appetising sap and savour. Loose and round and easy peasy. Attractive in that it’s not overdone; possibly a chance missed in that it’s just slightly slack. Or possibly it’s Figeac..! Ah. That last phrase was written when I tasted this blind and it's true that this potentially great wine rarely shows well en primeur. Hence the hopeful double plus after the score. Though its gravel soils will not have done the wine any favours in this exceptionally dry vintage. (16.5++ Points)

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2016-2026 14 April 2011

Exotic fig, boysenberry and blueberry preserves are married to polished tobacco and spice notes in this dense red, which has lots in reserve but is very sleek through the finish for now. It feels as if this will fill out considerably with more élevage.

Score: 93 - 96

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 31 March 2011