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Figeac 2011

St Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé B

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Tasting Notes

This lighter-bodied St.-Emilion exhibits an attractive dark plum/ruby color, no herbaceousness and an interesting bouquet of forest floor, black cherries and spice. A finesse-styled 2011 with good purity and no defects except the vintage’s lack of flesh, concentration and depth. Nevertheless, this is a good effort that should drink well in 2-3 years and last for 10-12.

Score: 87

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2016-2028 01 April 2014

An equal blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon picked from 6th September until the 27th September. It offers the estate’s typical Left Bank, leafy bouquet with touches of pencil lead inflecting the broody dark fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, rigid tannins on the entry. It is a little disjointed but the Cabernet appears to be ripe although the finish is a little austere and needs to develop more expressive Merlot. Maybe it will improve with bottle age? Tasted April 2012.

Score: 88 - 90

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2012

Black cherry crimson. Floral dark fruit on the nose and palate. Warm bricks too. A little medicinal. Pretty chewy but not tough like so many. Much more complete and well balanced. Freshness well integrated too. Well done! (JH)

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2016-2025 24 April 2012

Subtle and understated. Remains within the bounds of the vintage. Medium-bodied and fresh. Elegant but will be too lean for some.

Score: 17

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2018-2028 16 April 2012

A reticent, muscular style, with lots of macerated dark currant and plum notes and ample briary grip cutting through on the finish. This has depth and heft and needs some time to stretch out fully.

Score: 92 - 95

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 11 April 2012

A like the quality of the tannins in this with plenty of subtle berry and chocolate character. Full body, with a lovely acidity. Wonderful length to it. This is really pretty.

Score: 93 - 94

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 01 April 2012