2014 Figeac
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Tasting notes
The 2014 Figeac has a nose that is a cut above some of its peers, fresher and more vibrant, in for the long haul with raspberry and wild strawberry, autumn bonfire, pencil box and just a touch of meat juices. Lovely! The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, focused and classic in style, with greater body and firmness on the finish than its peers. A wonderful mélange of Left and Right Bank, which is what Figeac essentially is. Recommended. Tasted at Bordeaux Index's 10-Year-On tasting.
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Wine Spectator
James Suckling
More reviews and scores
Tasted blind. Dark, youthful colour. Youthfully fragrant too with dark fruit and cedar. Taut, fresh, fine and modulated tannins. Excellent balance and freshness if still quite chewy as the tannins build up in your mouth. Long, too. (JH)
Quite different in feel to most of the St Emilions in this lineup, lovely balance, focus on cassis and juicy dark fruits, with liqourice and slate. Feels ripe without losing any of the integrity of the fruit character, poised and at a brilliant moment to start enjoying, juicy finish and plenty of length. 33hl/hyield, 100% new oak for aging. Harvest September 9 to October 12. Last tasted two years ago, and this has really opened up.
Tasted blind. Dark purplish crimson. Fragrant but fairly low key. Cool and fresh without ingredient X. Solid, stolid but no magic. (JR)
About the producer
Sitting on the border with Pomerol, Ch. Figeac is a distinguished Saint-Emilion estate that produces some of the region's most sought-after wines. As of 2022, it is officially classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé A, one of the appellation's top estates along with Ch. Pavie.