Chateau Figeac 2004

WEINWISSER: "Erstaunlich dunkle Farbe, sattes Granat, dicht in der Mitte. Lakritze und Brombeeren, im fülligen Hintergrund eine kandishafte Süsse aufweisend. Im Gaumen Textur mit ersten Rundungen, innen noch verlangende, stützende Adstringenz, dunkles Malz und noch viel verdeckte Aromatik. Kein Grand Cru, der früh gefallen will. Ein grosser, unterschätzter Figeac, ein Klassiker."

DECANTER: "Served in magnum, this represents a classic Bordeaux vintage that saw average temperatures and rainfall. You had to be patient before the 2004 Figeac came around. This wine had touches of band aid on the nose at first, but that cleared to reveal clove and black pepper spice, undergrowth and black truffle, as well as cedar and sweet fruits. There is still structure and freshness here. It's a classic cool climate, old school Bordeaux with real charm. Made with 100% new oak. Drinking Window 2019 - 2032"

FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, jugendliche Reflexe, violetter Rand. In der Nase mit zarten Nuancen von Orangenzesten unterlegtes Kirschkonfit, feine Kräuterwürze, eher dezentes Bukett. Stoffig, präsente, noch fordernde Tannine, dunkle Beerenfrucht, zarter Nougat, feine vegetale Nuancen im Abgang, zart nach Bitterschoko im Finale, zeigt eine gute Frische, mineralischer Nachhall, zart adstringentes Finish. (Lagern +20)"

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Tasted at the property, the 2004 Figeac has a very dark color for the vintage (so much so, if blind I might not guess it as a Bordeaux!). The nose is tightly wound with dense black fruit. It conveys the feeling of being a little "pushed," trying to transcend the limitations of the vintage and forsaking elegance and finesse. It feels a little monochromatic. The palate is better: quite weighty in the mouth with blackberry, raspberry coulis and a splash of soy, segueing into more tobacco-like notes towards the finish that offers plenty of freshness. This is a stout and sturdy Figeac, quite complex with an almost English ale-like sweetness noted on the finish. Two beverages for the price of one! Tasted June 2016."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "I like the nose here with its blend of flowers, tobacco, bright red fruits, cigar box and mint. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, crisp and crunchy with a lot of bite in the finish."