Figeac 2018 75cl

Wine Enthusiast 100 Points “With its rich swathe of Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine has density and immense structure balanced by stunning black fruits that give impressive promise. This powerful wine is probably the greatest ever produced from this estate. Drink from 2027. “
 
Yves Beck 100 points: "37% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc Herrliches, ausladendes und facettenreiches Bouquet. So enthüllt es blumige und würzige Nuancen mit Noten von Veilchen und schwarzem Pfeffer, gefolgt von fruchtigen Noten wie Blaubeeren, Himbeeren und Kirschen bzw. viel Frische. Sehr schöne Tanninstruktur am Gaumen, wo der Wein durch die Finesse seiner Gerbstoffe und die Rasse seiner Struktur auffällt. So viel Frische, Kraft und Energie. So viel Delikatesse im Gleichklang mit der Kraft der Tannine. Die saftige Note kommt genau im richtigen Moment; zusammen mit der Vitalität der Säure und den kräftigen, aber dennoch feinen Tanninen, entsteht eine außergewöhnliche Symbiose und einen unendlichen langen fruchtigen Nachhall mit Aromen von Kirschen, die die aromatische Vielfalt unterstreichen. Ein sehr großer Figeac." Drinking Window 2026 - 2058, Reviewed on 09.12.20 by Yves Beck
 
Decanter 100 points: "This still exudes the freshness and exuberance that the wine had during the primeur stage with its scents of blackcurrant, raspberry, and crushed strawberry along with a delicate floral touch. The new oak is perfectly integrated while imparting a subtle smoky note. The attack is surprisingly creamy, announcing a full-bodied texture wrapped around perfectly polished tannins allied with fine-judged acidity that together provide thrust leading to a finish that is intense yet light-footed and infused with freshness. This is a truly remarkable wine that will surely develop an even more velvety mouthfeel in years to come. Bravo." Drinking Window 2025 - 2050, Reviewed on 20.09.21 by Decanter

The Wine Cellar Insider 99 points: "Inky dark in color, the wine offers a new aromatic display featuring nutmeg, spice, espresso, blackberry, black cherry, and cigar box notes. Opulent, velvety, rich, and deep, the fruit comes in layers, coating your palate. The salinity in the finish stands out in the long series of endnotes. With the 2018, you need patience, so wait at least 5-6 more years and enjoy the wine over the next 30 or more years after that! The wine blends 37% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2028-2060." , Reviewed on 08.07.22 by The Wine Cellar Insider

Vinous Antonio Galloni 98 points: "The 2018 Figeac is a regal, aristocratic Saint-Émilion. Vertical in feel, Figeac possesses stunning energy and vibrancy right out of the gate. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, licorice, rose petal and spice all open with a bit of coaxing. Figeac is a bit restrained today, but it won't be an issue in another few years' time. Figeac is not an obvious wine, but it is superb." Drinking Window 2028 - 2058, Reviewed on 30.03.21 by Antonio Galloni

Rene Gabriel 19 points: ": (37% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% vol. Alkohol, 39 hl/ha) Frisches, dichtes, komplexes, samtenes, fein cremiges Bouquet, Erdbeeren, fein Cassis, fein Graphit. Dichtverwobener, eleganter, vielschichtiger, fein cremiger Gaumen mit kräftiger, vielfältiger, süsser Aromatik, viel feinem Tannin, fein cremiger, fein muskulöser Struktur, feiner, süsser Frucht, sehr langer, fein üppiger, aromatischer, frischer Abgang mit vielen süssen Rückaromen. Kann noch zulegen."

Jeb Dunnuck 98 points: "Reminiscent of the 2016 with its incredible purity and elegance, the 2018 Château Figeac offers a terrific perfume of crème de cassis, redcurrants, dried earth, tobacco, lead pencil, spring flowers, and exotic spice-driven nuances. Playing in the medium to full-bodied end of the spectrum, it's flawlessly balanced, has silky, polished tannins, and a stunning sense of purity. It doesn't have the sexiness of the 2015, but it's very much in the style of the 2018 vintage with its pure, elegant, haut couture-like style. And it doesn't show a hint of its 100% new oak élevage. Give bottles 4-5 years of bottle age and enjoy over the following 20-30 years. It's not the biggest or richest Saint- Emilion, yet the balance, finesse, and elegance are something to behold. I think it's going to check in behind the 2015 (and maybe the 2019) when all is said and done, but it's unquestionably one of the greatest Figeac in the past 20-30 years. The blend is 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet Franc, raised all in new oak. Another big “Bravo” to the talented director, Frédéric Faye!" Drinking Window 2025 - 2050, Reviewed on 11.03.21 by Jeb Dunnuck

James Suckling 98 points: "A powerful, structured Figeac, offering loads of blackberry, blueberry, chocolate, walnut and mushroom with some tobacco. It’s full-bodied with layered, chewy tannins that are polished and beautiful. So impressive and solid. Better than the great 2010? Time will tell. Goes on for a long time. Try after 2026." , Reviewed on 13.01.21 by James Suckling

The Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 97+ points: "The 2018 Figeac is composed of 37% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc, with a 3.7 pH and 14% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple in color, it soars out of the glass with opening notes of freshly crushed red and black cherries, mulberries and ripe, juicy plums, followed by hints of violets, damp soil, cedar chest, crushed rocks and pencil shavings. The medium-bodied, elegantly styled palate features bags of freshness and exquisitely ripe, beautifully poised tannins to support the bright, energetic black and red fruit layers, finishing on a lingering fragrant earth note. This is absolutely recognizable as being cut from the same cloth as old-school Figeac, but all the recent vineyard and winemaking improvements have unveiled the beautifully ripe, intense, nuanced potential here. Bravo to managing director/winemaker Frédéric Faye and his team! Although there is a lot to love about this wine right now, give it 5-6 years for the oak to fully integrate and the underlying perfume suggestions to emerge, then enjoy over the next 20-25 years or more." Reviewed on 22.04.21
 
Inside Bordeaux 97 points: "Love this vibrant, succulent and welcoming Figeac, great reflection of an excellent vintage in St Emilion. Has plenty of juicy damson and raspberry fuits on the opening beats, with gourmet black pepper and smoked caramel, and velvety tannins that wrap themselves around the fruit and carry it right through the palate. Drawn out finish also, with flecks of lemongrass acidity and slate minerality. Well balanced yet succulent, a little atypical perhaps of Figeac in its upfront charms, but hard to disagree with - and the mint leaf finish brings things back into line. Harvest Sptember 17 to October 12, 100% new oak for ageing." Reviewed on 07.03.22

The Wine Independent 97 points: "The 2018 Figeac has a deep garnet-purple color. It needs a lot of coaxing to reveal notes of minted blackberries, black cherry preserves, and boysenberries, plus hints of pencil lead, menthol, and cloves. Full-bodied, the palate is firm and fine-grained - built like a brick house - with tightly wound fruit and a long, minerally finish. It needs time!" Reviewed on 09.02.23

Vinous Neal Martin 97 points: "The 2018 Figeac continues to not put a toe, let alone a foot, wrong under head winemaker Frédéric Faye. The bottle is closed initially, and in fact it was only the following morning that it began to unfold and reveal its true character. Quintessential Figeac on the nose, it offers blackberry, briar, pencil shavings courtesy of the Cabernet Sauvignon, and touch of terracotta. Beautifully defined, as we have come to expect these days; I might well confuse it for a Pomerol. The palate is medium-bodied and has soaked up the 100% new oak. Lithe tannins render this more approachable than the Figeacs of yesteryear, yet it maintains the same DNA. Elegant and refined, it gently fans out with pure, slightly tertiary black fruit and traces of clove and bay leaf. To quote my conclusion from barrel, it is still "cool, calm and collected" on the finish. Divine." Reviewed on 09.03.21
 
Jancis Robinson 18 points: "ch figeac 2018 st-émilion france bordeaux 37% merlot, 30% cabernet franc, 33% cabernet sauvignon, ph 3.7 – 'classic for figeac on gravel soils' and 'superb cabernet sauvignon', says technical director frédéric faye. barrel sample. inky with purple rim. a little bit spicy on the nose, scented and ripe but not overripe, that touch of nutmeg that i found on the nénin. ripe and pure. very smooth and rich on the palate, remarkably soft when you know the quantity of tannins. smooth and accessible, rounded and luxurious but balanced by the freshness. grainy texture but fine grained. second tasting of a cooler sample (the temporary tasting room was a tent and the samples warmed up quickly when the sun was out): fragrant with small black berries, opens up to a more scented beauty, still some spice but also a hint of roses. greater finesse and freshness at a cooler temperature. concentrated but so round on the finish. more cabernet sauvignon would have given a hardness on the finish, says faye. cool chalky finesse. fine-grained persistence and freshness with a surprising juiciness on the finish. (jh)", Reviewed on 03.04.19  


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