2006 La Tour Figeac
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Very dark. Some raw simple fruit notes on the nose. High volatile acidity. Sweet, solid, dried finish. Could do with more juice. Very drying finish. (JR)
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Bright red-ruby. Smoky redcurrant, tobacco, iron, pepper and leather on the nose and palate. Lush and open-knit, with an attractive restrained sweetness and an intriguing peppery nuance that gives definition to the rather opulent middle palate. Finishes with smooth tannins. This generous, seamless wine offers considerable early appeal.
A sleeper of the vintage, La Tour Figeac’s 2006 (80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc) is a lusciously-styled effort displaying a deep ruby/purple color as well as copious quantities of sweet black cherries, black currants, licorice, toasty oak, and forest floor. The wine is opulent, nearly flamboyant, and hedonistic with the potential to become even more complex over the next 10-15 years. This estate, part of Figeac in the 1800's, is coming on strong thanks to the work of Christine Derenoncourt, who, like her husband Stephane, possesses plenty of talent.
Spicy, exciting nose. A bit sweet. Soft and easy and flattering on the palate. Definitely made to charm the taster. (JR)
About the producer
Situated on the Saint-Emilion side of the appellation’s border with Pomerol, this estate was part of Ch. Figeac until 1879. They were an early pioneer of biodynamic farming, having converted the entire estate in 1997.