2011 La Tour Figeac
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Tasting notes
There is a nice sense of grace to the 2011 La Tour Figeac. Sweetly fruited and fine.
Critic scores
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James Suckling
FINE+RARE
More reviews and scores
Fresh and lively dark fruit on the nose but very dense and compact on the palate. A wall of tannins makes the finish rather abrupt. The whole is trying terribly hard and just about gets there. (JH)
The 2011 La Tour Figeac boasts a dark ruby/purple color as well as sweet notes of black cherries, black currants, forest floor and flowers. Rich on the attack and mid-palate, and narrowing slightly in the finish, it is a complete, relatively concentrated St.-Emilion that should provide enjoyable and complex drinking over the next 10-12+ years. It is a sleeper of the vintage.
Easygoing, drinkable fruit – practises restraint without losing ripeness. Good tannic texture, like polenta. Good everyday fare (though I doubt it's an everyday price!). (RH)
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.