Figeac 2013

St Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé B

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Tasting Notes

Well-formed blackcurrant fruit, slight spiciness – there’s some nice oak here. The tannins protrude from the structure though, in a way that interferes with the drinkability.

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, Richard Hemming, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2020-2026 01 April 2014

First vintage with Michel Rolland as consultant. Lovely blueberry aromas and Cabernet notes. Palate smooth and persistent. Has freshness and length. (90+ Points)

Score: 90

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2019-2035 01 April 2014

This delivers a very solid core of plum, cassis and blackberry fruit, with polished edges and a good underpinning of iron and violet notes through the finish. Long and solidly built without overreaching. One of the top surprises of the vintage.

Score: 91 - 94

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 01 April 2014

A balanced, silky wine for the vintage, with mineral, currant, licorice and light spice. Medium body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. I like the hints of sweet tobacco, too. Very different blend: 50% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot and 20% cabernet franc; in a normal year, it’s one third of each.

Score: 90 - 91

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 01 April 2014

Dark ruby. Very forward nose here with ripe savoury notes, then plenty of firm black fruit with lots of lift and a lovely creamy, polished texture. Very pure and burgundian.

Score: 91 - 93

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2014

Picked between 1 and 15 October, it is a blend of 30% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, a high percentage of the latter, which might surprise a few naysayers. Cropped at 36hl/ha, the Figeac 2013 is being matured in 100% new oak. The bouquet is clean and fresh, the Cabernet offering a touch of fresh mint to the dark berry fruit, the oak nicely assimilated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. There is clearly a fine bead of acidity; a harmonious and silky smooth Figeac with shimmering black fruit seguing into an understated charming finish. I have read a lot about Michel Rolland supposedly creating a blockbuster wine when in fact the truth is that Frederic Faye, with Michel as consultant, has created a classic Figeac that will give great pleasure over the next 15 to 20 years. Tasted April 2014.

Score: 91 - 93

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2014