Chateau Figeac 1995

JANCIS ROBINSON: "Impérial. Creamy, round, complete. Great balance. Deep crimson. Great temperature. Nectar. Vibrant. Such bright fruit. 50 years of winemaking under Thierry Manoncourt."

WINE SPECTATOR: "Best Figeac in years. Loads of blackberry, chocolate and stones. Full-bodied and concentrated with masses of tannins and fruit. Long, long finish. Needs time. Best after 2002. 9,500 cases made."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Tasted at the Château Figeac vertical at the property from one of the last remaining imperials, one could argue that the six-liter format would have benefit the 1995 Figeac. Even so, that should not take anything away from this, the best vintage of that decade. Firstly, one notices that it is deeper in color than the underwhelming 1996. Then you fall into the aromatics, a beguiling concoction of blackcurrant pastilles, melted tar and tobacco all beautifully preserved after two decades. What differentiates it from the succeeding vintages is that here there is the fruit to back it up. The palate is fresh and quite dense in the mouth. The acidity is perfectly matched to the fruit, lively with a touch of piquancy on the ebullient, red cherry and wild strawberry finish that still has a bit of glycerin. The 1995 is the best vintage between 1990 and 2001, and represents a worthy wine to celebrate Thierry Manoncourt's 50th vintage. Tasted June 2015."

FALSTAFF: "Kräftiges Rubingranat, zart unterockert, dezenter Wasserrand. In der Nase frische Herzkirschen, zart nach Preiselbeeren, ein Hauch von Minze und Menthol, attraktives Bukett. Saftig, etwas Cassis, gute Komplexität, reife Tannine, dunkles Beerenkonfit, feine ätherische Nuancen, bleibt gut haften, verfügt über Reifepotenzial."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "An elegant grand cru whose tannic structure is just beginning to resolve. Has a nose of berry aromas, earthy accents and even meaty notes. The palate displays developed ripe cassis and earth flavors. Still youthful, it drinks well, but should evolve further over the next few years."